Zelenskyy Announces New Peace Settlement Deadline
In a recent statement, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy revealed that the United States has set a new deadline for both Ukraine and Russia to finalize a peace agreement by June. He also indicated that discussions are scheduled for the coming week, with both sides invited to participate.
Pressure from the US Administration
Zelenskyy noted that the Trump administration is expected to exert significant pressure on both countries to resolve the conflict before the summer months. He emphasized, “They say they want to get everything done by June.” According to him, the US is seeking a structured timeline for the resolution of events surrounding the war.
Previous Deadlines and Efforts
The push for a June resolution comes after a series of unmet deadlines. Prior to his presidency, Donald Trump made a bold claim about ending the conflict in merely 24 hours. His special envoy for Ukraine, Keith Kellogg, suggested a potential agreement could be reached within 100 days of Trump’s inauguration. However, this timeline also elapsed without a settlement. Even a subsequent deadline proposed last August yielded no tangible results, despite claims that a draft agreement was “95% done” by December.
Recent Peace Talks
Just this week, US-led peace negotiations were held in Abu Dhabi, although they did not lead to any significant breakthroughs. However, Kyrylo Budanov, the head of Ukraine’s presidential office, described the trilateral discussions as “genuinely constructive.”
Next Steps in the Peace Process
Zelenskyy mentioned that the Trump administration is likely to host the next round of discussions, potentially in Miami, next week. He confirmed Ukraine’s participation in these talks.
Linking Peace to Midterm Elections
Additionally, Zelenskyy suggested that the new June deadline might be connected to Trump’s midterm election campaign. “The [midterm] elections are definitely more important for them [the Americans]. Let’s not be naive,” he remarked. He further highlighted the urgency of setting a deadline, assuming the Russians are genuinely prepared to conclude the conflict.
Conclusion
As the deadline approaches, the international community watches closely, hoping for a resolution to the ongoing war. The coming meetings may shape the future of peace negotiations significantly.
- Zelenskyy announced a new peace settlement deadline for June.
- The US plans to apply pressure to achieve a resolution by summer.
- Past deadlines have been missed, raising skepticism about new timelines.
- Future talks will likely take place in Miami, with Ukraine confirming attendance.