The war in Ukraine continues to dominate international discussions, with world leaders considering different ways to bring it to an end.
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has stated that plans are underway for a meeting between him and Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss ending the conflict, according to Digi24.
He shared this information during an event at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida.
Trump said that Putin is open to the idea and has even spoken about it publicly. "We’re setting it up. This war needs to end. It’s a bloody mess," Trump remarked.
However, Russian news agency Tass reported that Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov denied any formal request from the U.S. for such a meeting.
Trump also announced that, if he returns to office, he plans to nominate Keith Kellogg as a special envoy for Ukraine and Russia.
Kellogg is a retired U.S. Army lieutenant general and a former national security adviser. His ideas for ending the war were outlined in a paper published in April by the America First Policy Institute.
In his proposal, Kellogg suggested that the U.S. should only provide Ukraine with additional aid if it agrees to enter peace talks with Russia.
However, he also stated that if Russia refuses to negotiate, the U.S. should continue supporting Ukraine with military and financial assistance.
After Trump’s recent election victory in November, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed optimism about the conflict’s resolution.
He said he believed the war could end more quickly with Trump as president. Zelensky added that he had a "constructive exchange" with Trump during a phone call.
He did not disclose whether Trump made any specific requests about potential talks with Russia.
The ongoing conflict in Ukraine remains a complex and pressing issue. Whether these proposed meetings and strategies will bring about peace is yet to be seen.
