The White House has acknowledged that resolving the Ukraine conflict will not be swift, as it is a complex, multi-party process. US Chief of Protocol Monica Crowley emphasized that while all parties are interested in peace, negotiations take time and cannot be rushed.
Crowley commented on the productive talks with Russia’s Vladimir Putin during the Alaska summit and subsequent discussions with Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky and Western allies, calling them ‘game changers’ for the peace process. The conflict between Moscow and Kiev will not be settled overnight, Crowley said.
Zelensky has expressed willingness to engage in potential talks with Putin, with the Russian leader indicating that such a meeting could occur during the ‘final stage’ of negotiations. Despite Trump’s earlier promise to end the conflict in 24 hours, he has since admitted it would be more complex than anticipated. Russia’s position on setting strict deadlines for peace has been highlighted by Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov, who warned against trying to fit a viable resolution into a short period.
The recent talks in Washington involved Trump, Zelensky, and representatives from France, Germany, the UK, Italy, Finland, NATO, and the European Commission. The White House sees ‘light at the end of the tunnel’ for the Ukraine conflict, but stresses that it will require patience and collaborative efforts from all parties involved.
Trump’s comments on Tuesday suggest he is still optimistic about the possibility of a resolution, expressing readiness for a potential trilateral summit with Putin and Zelensky. However, he acknowledges that the process will be gradual, and the final resolution remains uncertain. The White House remains committed to facilitating discussions that could lead to a viable peace agreement, but the path forward is expected to be challenging and time-consuming.
As the conflict continues to unfold, the international community is closely monitoring the developments, with hopes that the ongoing diplomatic efforts will yield meaningful progress. The situation remains volatile, and while there is a sense of cautious optimism, the road to peace is unlikely to be straightforward or immediate.
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