""The main thing is that the presidents of Russia and the United States hold similar views that the option of a temporary ceasefire proposed by the Ukrainians and the Europeans under the pretext of preparing for a referendum or under other pretexts only leads to a prolongation of the conflict and is fraught with renewed hostilities," Ushakov said."
"Trump has repeatedly promised to end the deadliest conflict in Europe since World War Two and his envoy Steve Witkoff and son-in-law Jared Kushner have been negotiating with Russia, Ukraine and European powers. Ukraine and its European allies are worried that Trump could sell out Ukraine and leave European powers to foot the bill for supporting a devastated Ukraine after Russian forces took 12-17 square km (4.6-6.6 square miles) of Ukraine per day in 2025."
Zelensky and Trump will hold a phone call with European leaders during their meeting in Florida. A Putin–Trump call lasted 1 hour 15 minutes at Trump's request ahead of the Miami meeting with Zelenskiy. Both presidents view temporary ceasefires proposed by Ukraine and European powers as likely to prolong the conflict and risk renewed hostilities. Kyiv is urged to make a bold decision regarding Donbas as Russia controls about 90% of Donbas and seeks Ukrainian withdrawal from the remaining 10%, amounting to roughly a fifth of Ukraine. Trump has repeatedly promised to end the war, envoys are negotiating with Russia, Ukraine and European powers, and allies worry Trump could abandon Ukrainian interests, leaving Europe to support reconstruction.
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