Iruni Kalupahana JadeTimes Staff
I. Kalupahana is a Jadetimes news reporter covering Russia-Ukraine war
Fresh reports indicate a quick U.S. policy turnaround in its approach to the Russia-Ukraine conflict under President Donald Trump. President Trump summoned Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to promptly negotiate the termination of the present war with Russia and warned that avoiding this option would endanger the sovereignty of Ukraine. Trump referred to Zelenskyy as a "dictator without elections" in his remarks and accused him of mishandling U.S. aid and prolonging the war for personal gains. The remarks have sparked bipartisan indignation in the U.S., where Ukraine's defense has been widely supported.
In response to Trump's statement, Sir Keir Starmer demanded the UK stand with Ukraine and emphasized the importance of free democratic elections and the fact that elections had been suspended due to martial law.
Furthermore, it has been reported that the American officials have engaged in negotiations with their Russian counterparts to conclude the war, especially without involving Ukrainian and European representatives in these negotiations. The action has triggered alarm among the Ukrainian officials, who emphasize the risks of appeasing an aggressor nation like Russia in negotiations for peace.
These developments are indicative of a flip-flop of previous U.S. policy, as the current administration appears to be calling for a settlement that will be more in alignment with Russian interests. This bodes ominously for the future of international politics and the destiny of Ukrainian independence.
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