What Trump does next on Ukraine is key - and he could go either way
Summary
Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky reacted cautiously to Russian President Vladimir Putin's offer for direct talks in Istanbul. Meanwhile, former U.S. President Donald Trump expressed optimism about the potential for peace between Russia and Ukraine.Key Facts
- Zelensky described Putin's proposal for direct talks as a "positive sign" and expects Russia to agree to a 30-day ceasefire.
- Russia wants the West to stop providing weapons to Ukraine before any ceasefire begins.
- Ukraine needs ongoing support from allies, especially air defenses, to counter drone and missile attacks.
- Trump's response indicated he believes the war might soon end, calling it "a potentially great day for Russia and Ukraine."
- Putin wants Ukraine to stay out of NATO and not pursue closer ties with Western Europe.
- There are concerns about the possibility of Russia using advanced missiles like the Oreshnik hypersonic ballistic missile.
- Air raid alerts continue in Kyiv, with new Russian drone launches reported.
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