The next phase of negotiations on ceasefire in Ukraine will be held without the participation of the highest officials of the United States," said U.S. State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce. As she stressed, discussions will be held at method level, and the teams will be composed of lower-level officials working on the "technical framework". This declaration runs counter to erstwhile announcements by Trump administration representatives who suggested that high-ranking officials would participate in the negotiations, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio and National safety Advisor Mike Waltz.
Divergentities in Washington positions
CNN points out that Bruce's message contrasts with the message made by Trump's peculiar typical for the mediate East, Steve Witkoff. The second in an interview with Fox News announced that Rubio and Waltz would go to Saudi Arabia to participate in the talks. Meanwhile, the State Department spokesperson stressed that only “technical teams” would participate in the negotiations, suggesting that Washington would not play a key function in this process.
Zelenski: Putin does not want a truce
Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelenski in his last speech noted that Russian leader Vladimir Putin is not curious in ceasefire as long as Ukrainian troops stay on the territory of the Kursk region of Russia. – Ukraine performs its tasks in the Kursk region. Our soldiers are there and will be there as long as we request this operation," said Zelenski. He besides added that the operation in Kursk fulfilled its main objectives, and Putin's claims about the lap of Ukrainian forces are false.
A Constructive Conversation between Zelenski and Trump
The president of Ukraine besides stressed that he had “the most serious telephone conversation” with Donald Trump, which he considered constructive. According to White home spokesperson Caroline Levitt, Trump declared his willingness to aid Ukraine buy additional air defence systems. – president Zelenski asked for air defence systems, and president Trump agreed to cooperate with him to see what was available, especially in Europe," Levitt said. She besides added that cooperation on the exchange of intelligence would continue.
According to the "Le Monde" account, the conversation between Trump and Zelenski was "fantastic" and the Ukrainian leader thanked the American president for his support, in peculiar for delivering Javelin missiles.
What's next with the negotiations?
Although Washington withdraws from direct participation in the next phase of negotiations, military and intelligence support for Ukraine remains Trump's administration's priority. However, the deficiency of engagement of high-ranking officials in method discussions may rise doubts about the real advancement made in the peace process. Meanwhile, Zelenski remains determined to proceed his military activities until Ukraine achieves its strategical objectives.
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New phase of the arms ceasefire negotiations in Ukraine
