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What it probably looks like is something like the current line of demarcation between Russia and Ukraine becomes like a demilitarised zone, heavily fortified for the Russians don't invade again,
Vance told the former Seal on his podcast
We can do training and other support but the barrel of the gun is going to be European... and we are not paying for it
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The situation on the battlefield is difficult
An ardent critic of Russia, Kallas told a confirmation hearing todayI'm not on Russia's side — but unfortunately the reality of it is that the way the war in Ukraine is going to end is with a negotiated settlement,
Rubio had told NBC in September
Faced with speculation on what the position of a new American administration will be, I believe above all that we should not decide in advance,
Barrot said
Any deal, even the worst deal, would’ve been better than what we have right now,
Trump said in SeptemberFacing the speculation on what could be the positions or initiatives of the new U.S administration, I think that we absolutely should not prejudge and we have to give it (the administration) time,
Jean-Noel Barrot told the Paris Peace Forum
President Volodymr Zelenskiy has met President- elect Donald Trump numerous times and I don't doubt that a strong relationship will be established with the new administration...,
said BarrotUkraine, and beyond that the international community, would have too much to lose if Russia imposed the law of the strongest,
he saidI would like to take this opportunity to congratulate him on his election as president of the United States of America."
Putin also congratulated Trump, saying
Congratulations to @realDonaldTrump on his impressive election victory! I recall our great meeting with President Trump back in September, when we discussed in detail the Ukraine-U.S. strategic partnership, the Victory Plan, and ways to put an end to Russian aggression against Ukraine."
On X, formerly Twitter, Zelensky wroteReports that the Ukrainian side was informed in advance of the alleged call are false. Subsequently, Ukraine could not have endorsed or opposed the call."
Commenting on reports that Ukraine had been notified about the call, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Heorhii Tykhyi told ReutersI appreciate President Trump's commitment to the 'peace through strength' approach in global affairs. This is exactly the principle that can practically bring just peace in Ukraine closer. I am hopeful that we will put it into action together."
He added
I have no doubt President Trump will restore American strength and stability on the world stage, just as he did in his first term in office."
In a statement to Fox News Digital, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chair Michael McCaul said
Trump's best move is to keep his cards close and make Putin feel uneasy ahead of any negotiations,
Goldberg saidHe lifted President Obama’s arms embargo on Ukraine, heavily sanctioned Russia – including Nord Stream 2 – enhanced the U.S. military presence in Europe, and pushed our NATO allies to invest more in their own defense,
McCaul addedIf you take things away from Ukraine … you're giving away a lot of whatever leverage you think you might have,
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If this were a plan, then America is headed for global conflict,
Zelenskyy saidHe has largely remained vague on what an end state might look like, which is by design,
he addedTrump was no Russia appeaser in his first term,
he added