Russia responded to Trump's promise that the Ukrainian conflict would end soon
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First Deputy Chairman of the Federation Council Committee on International Affairs Grigory Karasin commented on Donald Trump’s promise to end the conflict in Ukraine, calling it a statement of intention to help resolve the situation, requiring specific negotiations.
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Donald Trump announced on October 6 that he was working to end hostilities in Ukraine.
US President Donald Trump's promise to end the Ukrainian conflict soon could contribute to its end, said Grigory Karasin, first deputy chairman of the Federation Council Committee on International Affairs. This is how the senator responded to the statement of the American leader in a conversation with Lenta.ru.
“This is not the first time we have heard such statements from the President of the United States of America. If this statement hides some kind of real scenario being discussed, then this should be welcomed. But, most likely, this, it seems to me, is a statement of Trump’s intention to help resolve the Ukrainian crisis,” Karasin shared.
The senator added that to realize the American leader's promise, serious, concrete negotiations are needed on the merits.
“Let’s hope that the mood for a fair end to the Ukrainian crisis with a bright future will prevail. In this sense, Trump’s statement may help,” the politician concluded.
On October 6, Trump promised that the conflict in Ukraine would soon be resolved. According to him, Washington has not yet achieved a cessation of hostilities, but assured that he is personally “working on it.”
Open Questions
- What specific settlement scenarios is Trump considering?
