Mon Dec 16 18:30:37 UTC 2024: ## Trump Vows to Intervene in Ukraine War, Sparking Concerns
**Washington D.C. –** President-elect Donald Trump announced Monday he will personally engage with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to end the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Trump’s statement comes just over a month before his return to the White House and follows his repeated questioning of US aid to Ukraine and past admiration for Putin.
While Trump claimed he could resolve the war “in a day,” he offered no specifics on his approach. This has fueled concerns he may pressure Ukraine into ceding territory seized by Russia. During a press conference, Trump described the devastation in Ukrainian cities, using his real estate experience to draw a stark comparison: “It’s just rubble. Just like when I knock down a building in Manhattan… this is worse.”
Trump’s plan to directly negotiate with both Putin and Zelensky has raised eyebrows, given his past statements praising the Russian leader and questioning the efficacy of supporting Ukraine. The lack of detail surrounding his proposed peace plan has left many speculating about the potential consequences for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
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