Politics At the moment, Trump will have interaction in discussions with Putin because the US goals for peace. Monday, Could 19, 2025

On Could 17, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio delivered a “robust message” from Donald Trump to Russian International Minister Sergei Lavrov, emphasizing the White Home’s dedication to a long-lasting decision to the Russian-Ukrainian battle.

“The US’s complete peace plan represents essentially the most viable path to this purpose,” said the US State Division.

Trump indicated he would conduct negotiations by telephone with President Putin and President Zelenskyy on Could 19. The US chief additionally plans to satisfy with Putin in individual on the earliest alternative. In the meantime, US Particular Envoy Steve Witkoff postponed his journey to Moscow, citing Putin’s reluctance to contemplate the peace plan put forth by the US, Ukraine, and Europe.

In response to the ISW’s evaluation of the Istanbul talks, the Kremlin is making an attempt to undertaking a willingness for dialogue whereas not exhibiting any actual intent to compromise. Moscow appears to be prolonging the negotiations, indicating an absence of real dedication to a ceasefire or a last peace settlement. Nevertheless, the US has declared they won’t have interaction in “infinite negotiations” that yield no outcomes and are ready for a doc collectively ready by Ukraine and Russia that illustrates a readiness for concessions and a rational, sensible strategy to the peace course of.