Trump's Diplomatic Overtures: A Bold Step Towards Peace in Ukraine

Donald Trump engaged in phone calls with Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskiy, marking a significant diplomatic move to address the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. While Trump aims to end the conflict, his administration acknowledges the current borders and NATO membership for Ukraine remain unresolved issues. Military support remains a crucial factor.

Donald Trump made strides in diplomacy by engaging in phone calls with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, marking his first proactive step towards resolving the conflict in Ukraine.

Announcing the calls on his social media platform, Trump revealed mutual agreement with Putin to initiate negotiations, emphasizing a direct communication approach with Zelenskiy.

Trump's Defence Secretary, Pete Hegseth, highlighted the administration's stance that reverting to Ukraine's pre-2014 borders and pursuing NATO membership are impractical, pushing for European military support while emphasizing Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity.

(With inputs from agencies.)