Trump's Shift: Aligning with Putin's Peace Strategy
U.S. President Donald Trump is aligning with Russian President Vladimir Putin by proposing to replace the ceasefire with a rapid peace agreement. Ukrainian MP Oleksandr Merezhko criticized Trump, stating that this aligns with Putin's demands, including blocking Ukraine from joining NATO and pushing for denazification.
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In a surprising political maneuver, U.S. President Donald Trump has proposed abandoning the current ceasefire in favor of a swift peace agreement, a move that aligns with Russian President Vladimir Putin's position, as reported by a senior Ukrainian official.
Oleksandr Merezhko, head of Ukraine's parliamentary foreign affairs committee, expressed concern over Trump's stance, saying it mirrors the demands of Putin. Merezhko emphasized that this position threatens Ukraine's aspirations to join NATO and meets various controversial Russian demands.
Critically, Merezhko pointed out that Putin's terms for such an agreement include Ukraine's demilitarization and the insistence on the prominence of the Russian language and church, which are contentious issues in the ongoing conflict.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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