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Moscow expresses readiness for negotiations to end the Ukraine conflict if U.S. President-elect Donald Trump initiates the process, but insists talks must reflect “realities on the ground.”
By yourNEWS Media Newsroom
In the wake of President-elect Donald Trump’s landslide victory, Moscow has indicated its willingness to engage in peace negotiations over the ongoing war in Ukraine, but with key conditions. Russian Ambassador to the United Nations in Geneva, Gennady Gatilov, emphasized that any discussions must be grounded in the “realities of Russian advances” on Ukrainian territory.
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Trump’s campaign promises to resolve the crisis “overnight” have sparked significant anticipation worldwide, with both supporters and skeptics awaiting his approach to ending the war. Russia’s offer to negotiate comes as Russian forces gain momentum on the battlefield, now controlling approximately one-fifth of Ukraine, marking their fastest advances in over a year.
“Trump promised to settle the Ukrainian crisis overnight. OK, let him try. But we are realistic people; of course, we understand that this will never happen,” Gatilov told Reuters. “But if he starts or suggests something to start the political process, it’s welcome.”
Gatilov also stated that Trump’s election offers a fresh possibility for U.S.-Russia dialogue but tempered expectations of a broader reset in relations. “The U.S. political elite, regardless of domestic political shifts, consistently pursues a stance of containing Moscow, and this orientation is deeply rooted,” he explained. “The only shift might be possible through dialogue between our countries, something that has been lacking during the last several years.”
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, meanwhile, maintains that peace can only be achieved if Russia relinquishes all occupied territories, including Crimea. However, Gatilov dismissed this stance as unrealistic, citing Ukraine’s weakened position in the conflict. Zelenskyy’s “victory plan” also reiterates Ukraine’s aspirations to join NATO, a prospect vehemently opposed by Moscow.
During his campaign, Trump criticized the extensive Western military aid provided to Ukraine and pledged to expedite an end to the war, raising concerns in Kyiv and European capitals about the future of U.S. support for Ukraine. Zelenskyy recently told EU leaders that territorial concessions to Russia are “unacceptable for Ukraine and suicidal for all Europe.”
As Russian forces continue their advance, Trump’s leadership presents a potential turning point in the diplomatic stalemate. The international community now watches closely to see if the president-elect can navigate these complex dynamics and deliver on his promise to resolve the crisis.
