During a recent White House meeting, President Trump stated that Russian leader Vladimir Putin would agree to European peacekeepers in Ukraine as part of a peace deal. Trump and French President Macron discussed the need for a ceasefire and Europe's role in ensuring Ukraine's security, despite the controversial US vote against a UN resolution condemning Russia. Trump's remarks included a call for peace while suggesting that he had been proactive in negotiating terms, indicating a departure from the stance of European allies regarding the conflict.
Trump has stated that Russian President Putin is open to accepting European peacekeepers in Ukraine as part of a prospective agreement to conclude the ongoing conflict.
During a joint press conference, Trump cited that significant progress towards achieving peace had been made in the last month compared to the previous three years.
Both Trump and Macron emphasized the importance of Europe taking a primary role in securing a long-term peace in Ukraine, following evident tensions in the US-EU relationship.
Macron indicated that Europe was ready to offer security guarantees to Ukraine in case of a ceasefire, although clarifying that troops wouldn’t be sent to the frontline.
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