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US President Donald Trump has urged Ukraine and Russia to bring an immediate end to their conflict, following a recent meeting with Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
In a statement released on Tuesday, Trump called on both sides to "stop where they are" and work towards a peaceful resolution. The US president's comments came after a high-level discussion with Zelenskyy in the Oval Office, during which the two leaders discussed ways to bring an end to the ongoing war in eastern Ukraine.
Trump's plea for calm comes as tensions between Ukraine and Russia remain heightened, with both sides accusing each other of aggression. The conflict, which began in 2014 when Russian-backed separatists seized control of Crimea, has seen numerous instances of violence and displacement, resulting in thousands of deaths and widespread destruction.
The US president's comments were seen as a significant development in the ongoing diplomatic efforts to resolve the crisis. Trump's administration has long maintained that Russia's actions in Ukraine are an affront to international law, and the US has provided significant military and economic aid to Ukraine in its bid for independence.
Despite the tensions, Trump expressed optimism about the prospects for peace, saying "we're going to get it done" in a televised interview. However, analysts say that the US president's words must be backed up with concrete actions, as the situation on the ground remains dire.
The international community has been calling for a negotiated settlement to the conflict, but so far, neither Ukraine nor Russia has shown any signs of willingness to compromise. As the war enters its ninth year, many are left wondering if Trump's call for an end will be enough to bring peace to the embattled region.
In a statement released on Tuesday, Trump called on both sides to "stop where they are" and work towards a peaceful resolution. The US president's comments came after a high-level discussion with Zelenskyy in the Oval Office, during which the two leaders discussed ways to bring an end to the ongoing war in eastern Ukraine.
Trump's plea for calm comes as tensions between Ukraine and Russia remain heightened, with both sides accusing each other of aggression. The conflict, which began in 2014 when Russian-backed separatists seized control of Crimea, has seen numerous instances of violence and displacement, resulting in thousands of deaths and widespread destruction.
The US president's comments were seen as a significant development in the ongoing diplomatic efforts to resolve the crisis. Trump's administration has long maintained that Russia's actions in Ukraine are an affront to international law, and the US has provided significant military and economic aid to Ukraine in its bid for independence.
Despite the tensions, Trump expressed optimism about the prospects for peace, saying "we're going to get it done" in a televised interview. However, analysts say that the US president's words must be backed up with concrete actions, as the situation on the ground remains dire.
The international community has been calling for a negotiated settlement to the conflict, but so far, neither Ukraine nor Russia has shown any signs of willingness to compromise. As the war enters its ninth year, many are left wondering if Trump's call for an end will be enough to bring peace to the embattled region.