


Trump's Role in Ukraine Peace Efforts Under Scrutiny as Military Actions Continue
Poland's President Duda claims Trump is key to negotiating peace with Putin as military actions persist in Ukraine despite ongoing ceasefire proposals.
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In a recent speech, President Putin claimed Russia could decisively end the Ukraine war, asserting that nuclear weapons are unnecessary. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy remains doubtful of Russia's ceasefire intentions and calls for increased Western support. Meanwhile, Poland's President Duda contends that former President Trump is the only figure capable of compelling Putin to negotiate peace through economic measures. Trump expressed optimism about settling the conflict, referencing a recent ceasefire and a drop in oil prices, while new U.S. sanctions targeting Russian entities are reportedly being finalized.
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The specific economic measures Trump proposes to compel Putin are not detailed in recent reports. However, Trump has emphasized the importance of negotiations and has recently secured an agreement to establish a U.S.-Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund[1][5].
Ukraine sees the proposal as highly biased towards Russia. It includes recognition of Russian control in Crimea and parts of other occupied regions, which Ukraine has previously rejected[2].
Putin has reportedly rejected elements of the U.S. framework, such as a European peacekeeping force, while offering to freeze current front lines[2][5].
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