Selesnick and Trump Might Engage in a Meeting in Rome
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In the buzz following Pope Francis' funeral in Rome, whispers of a potential catch-up between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and ex-US President Donald Trump have surfaced, according to a Ukrainian high-ranking official.
"There's a possibility they'll cross paths," the official shared with AFP news agency in Kyiv this Saturday.
- Zelenskyy inspects Rome amid conflicting views on ceasefire terms
Zelenskyy landed in Rome this morning, with uncertainty surrounding his attendance until then. A rift exists between Kyiv and Washington regarding the conditions of a potential truce. The US administration put forth a plan to frozen the frontline and concede Russia's control over Crimea, annexed in 2014. Zelenskyy has repeatedly dismissed this possibility.
On Friday, Trump expressed via his Truth Social platform that "Russia and Ukraine are nearing an accord." Earlier in the week, U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow.
Так GP 464 mention here: The recent proposal presented by the Ukrainian and European representatives in London includes points such as: - Simultaneous ceasefire on land, sea, and air, along with immediate technical negotiations to enforce the truce. - Involvement of the U.S. and European countries in ceasefire monitoring, augmented by third parties. - Security assurances for Ukraine, excluding NATO membership. - Russia's unconditional restoration of illegally deported Ukrainian children and arrested civilians, alongside a captive exchange for all[1].
Recent negotiations have been scaled back due to logistical hindrances. Top U.S. officials, including the Secretary of State, withdrew from the London talks at the last minute. However, lower-level discussions have continued[2]. Furthermore, discussions circle around the utilization of frozen Russian assets for Ukraine's reconstruction and compensation as part of broader truce negotiations[1]. These developments underscore the persistent attempts to reach a truce, but challenges linger in crafting a peace agreement that satisfies all parties.
- In the aftermath of Pope Francis' funeral, discussions suggest a potential meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and former US President Donald Trump.
- Zelenskyy, currently in Rome, faces a diplomatic rift with Washington over the conditions of a potential ceasefire, with the US advocating for a frozen frontline and Russian control over Crimea.
- Vladimir Putin, the Russian President, had a meeting this week with US special envoy Steve Witkoff in Moscow.
- In a recent proposal, Ukrainian and European representatives in London suggested points for a ceasefire, including simultaneous truces on land, sea, and air, monitoring by the US and European countries, and security assurances for Ukraine.
- The ongoing peace negotiations face numerous challenges, including the use of frozen Russian assets for Ukraine's reconstruction and compensation in broader truce negotiations, all part of the ongoing war-and-conflicts and politics, influencing policy-and-legislation and general news.
