Trump pushes for peace amid frustration with Russia-Ukraine war
Donald Trump is "frustrated" with the actions of Russia and Ukraine regarding the ongoing war. The White House continues to emphasize that the U.S. President is focused on ending the conflict and achieving peace.
What do you need to know?
- Donald Trump has repeatedly voiced his dissatisfaction with the actions of both Russia and Ukraine amidst the ongoing conflict.
- Trump's special envoy, Steve Witkoff, is engaged in talks with Vladimir Putin in Russia, a crucial element of the diplomatic process.
- The White House highlights that the U.S. has tools to influence peace talks and plans to utilize them.
Why is Trump disappointed?
During a Friday briefing, White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt emphasized that U.S. President Donald Trump is dissatisfied with the actions of both sides in the Ukraine conflict. - I think the president has been quite clear that he's been continually frustrated with both sides of this conflict - said Leavitt. - (Trump) wants to see this fighting end, he wants the war to end, and we believe we have leverage in negotiating a deal - she added.
What are the next diplomatic steps?
Trump's special envoy, Steve Witkoff, is in Russia, where he is engaged in talks with Vladimir Putin. This marks a key stage in the diplomatic process. These efforts aim to end the war and establish a lasting peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine. The White House believes it has the appropriate tools to influence these negotiations and intends to use them.
Do the U.S. have an impact on peace negotiations?
The White House stresses that the United States has tools that can be utilized in negotiations to reach a peace agreement. - We believe we have leverage in negotiating a peace deal and we're going to use that leverage - Leavitt added.
