President Donald Trump has claimed that he has privately spoken with Russian President Vladimir Putin about ending the war in Ukraine, though no independent confirmation of these conversations exists. In an interview with the New York Post, Trump declined to disclose how often he and Putin have spoken but insisted that the Russian leader cares about the loss of life in the conflict. His remarks have sparked concerns among experts about whether US pressure could force Ukraine into making major concessions to Russia.
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Speaking to Veronica Neifakh of The Media Line [2], international relations expert Benjamin Miller explained that Putin likely anticipates better relations with Trump than with former President Joe Biden. He suggested that Trump’s stance on Ukraine’s sovereignty may be more lenient, potentially allowing Russia to retain control over occupied territories. Political analyst Fedor Krasheninnikov echoed these concerns, warning that Trump’s approach could shift US policy away from supporting Ukraine and toward a compromise favoring Moscow.
While Trump has emphasized his desire to end the war, experts argue that he must avoid appearing weak by conceding too much to Russia. Krasheninnikov also pointed out that European nations may struggle to fill the gap if the US scales back its support for Ukraine. With Trump’s statements raising new geopolitical uncertainties, Veronica Neifakh provides further insights in the full article [2].