US Urges Ukraine and Russia to Reach Peace Deal by June Deadline
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced that the US has set a new June deadline for a peace deal between Ukraine and Russia, marking yet another attempt to bring an end to the ongoing conflict. The proposal comes as part of a push by the Trump administration to "get everything done" before the summer.
Zelenskyy stated that both sides have been formally invited to further talks next week in Miami, hosted by the US, with Zelenskyy confirming Ukraine's participation. However, he warned that failure to meet this deadline could result in increased pressure from Washington on both parties to reach a deal.
This new deadline follows a string of failed attempts at peace negotiations, including a meeting last month in Abu Dhabi where talks broke down without a breakthrough. Despite the lack of progress, Zelenskyy acknowledged that the trilateral negotiations had been "genuinely constructive".
Zelenskyy's comments also hinted at the motivations behind the US proposal, suggesting that it may be linked to the upcoming midterm elections. "The [midterm] elections are definitely more important for them," he said. "Let's not be naive."
With the June deadline looming large, both sides will need to demonstrate their commitment to ending the war if they hope to avoid increased pressure from Washington. The fate of peace talks hangs in the balance as world leaders await further developments on this critical front.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced that the US has set a new June deadline for a peace deal between Ukraine and Russia, marking yet another attempt to bring an end to the ongoing conflict. The proposal comes as part of a push by the Trump administration to "get everything done" before the summer.
Zelenskyy stated that both sides have been formally invited to further talks next week in Miami, hosted by the US, with Zelenskyy confirming Ukraine's participation. However, he warned that failure to meet this deadline could result in increased pressure from Washington on both parties to reach a deal.
This new deadline follows a string of failed attempts at peace negotiations, including a meeting last month in Abu Dhabi where talks broke down without a breakthrough. Despite the lack of progress, Zelenskyy acknowledged that the trilateral negotiations had been "genuinely constructive".
Zelenskyy's comments also hinted at the motivations behind the US proposal, suggesting that it may be linked to the upcoming midterm elections. "The [midterm] elections are definitely more important for them," he said. "Let's not be naive."
With the June deadline looming large, both sides will need to demonstrate their commitment to ending the war if they hope to avoid increased pressure from Washington. The fate of peace talks hangs in the balance as world leaders await further developments on this critical front.