Summary
President Donald Trump is leading a major diplomatic effort to end the conflict in Ukraine, facing differing demands from Russia and Ukraine. Trump's representatives have met with both Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian officials to work on a peace plan, but key issues remain unresolved. The plan has been criticized for favoring Russia, and there is ongoing disagreement over territorial and security issues.
Key Facts
- President Trump is trying to stop the fighting in Ukraine through diplomatic means.
- Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, Trump’s son-in-law, had talks in Moscow with President Putin.
- Russian President Vladimir Putin wants Ukraine to recognize territories captured during the conflict as Russian, including Crimea.
- Russia demands that Ukraine not join NATO and reduce its military size.
- Ukraine is open to stopping fighting along current lines but will not give up land or drop its NATO aspirations.
- Ukraine demands security guarantees from Europe and the U.S. to prevent future attacks.
- Negotiations have not yet resolved these major issues.
- President Trump has expressed frustration with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy during the peace efforts.
