In a recent press briefing held at the White House, former U.S. President Donald Trump candidly acknowledged ongoing discussions in the United States’ negotiations with Russia regarding a peace agreement for Ukraine. Notably, he mentioned that these talks involve discussions of “territorial divisions,” as reported by CNN.
Trump expressed optimism that a complete ceasefire in the Ukrainian conflict might occur “very soon.” He stated, “We’re going to have a contract, and this contract is being negotiated right now.” Furthermore, he indicated that the negotiations were ongoing as he spoke, encompassing territorial divisions, among other matters.
During the briefing, Trump was questioned about whether he intended to impose additional sanctions on Russia. This query arose in light of Russia’s continued heavy bombardment of Ukraine’s infrastructure, despite President Putin’s promise of a 30-day truce.
In response, Trump remarked, “Well, they are fighting each other.”
In the backdrop of these events, it’s important to recall that Russia illegally annexed Crimea in 2014. In more recent developments, during the autumn of 2022, Russia annexed additional Ukrainian territories, namely the Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia, and Kherson regions.
Currently, these areas are pivotal in the conflict, with fronts stretching through them and many under Russian control. Ukrainian officials have deemed the recognition of these regions by Russia as a critical boundary they refuse to cross.
On March 18th, Donald Trump had a telephone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin, during which the White House announced Russia agreed to halt attacks on Ukraine’s civilian and energy infrastructure.
Conversely, the Kremlin confirmed an armistice that only pertained to attacks on the energy infrastructure. Following this, Trump communicated with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, pledging support in procuring necessary anti-aircraft systems for Ukraine’s defense.
Trump Rescinds Classified Information Access for Joe Biden and Key Democrats – A Historic Move
Former President Donald Trump took the unprecedented step of revoking classified information access for his predecessor Joe Biden and several prominent Democrats, as reported by AFP and relayed by Agerpres.
In a note distributed to senior American officials and circulated by the White House, Trump declared, “I have determined that it is no longer in the national interest for the following individuals to have access to classified information.”
This decision impacts not only Biden but also his family members, along with Kamala Harris, former Vice President and his opponent in the race for the White House.
Other notable names on the list include Hillary Clinton, former Secretary of State and unsuccessful challenger in the 2016 presidential election, former Secretary of State Antony Blinken, and former National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan.
Traditionally, former U.S. presidents and national security officials retain access to sensitive information. Trump first announced this measure in early February, attributing it to Joe Biden executing a similar action by denying him access in 2021.
Simultaneously, Trump himself faced allegations of compromising national security by retaining documents, including military plans and nuclear weapons information, at his private residence post-presidency, rather than surrendering them to the National Archives.
However, this case was closed after his triumphant victory in the November 2024 presidential elections.
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