US Shifts Stance on Ukraine-Russia Conflict

Published on 4.26.25

  The recent developments in the Ukraine-Russia conflict have sparked a shift in stance from the US, with leaked documents suggesting a potential recognition of Russia's control over Crimea and removal of sanctions. This move has been met with mixed reactions from European powers. The Kremlin has welcomed US President Donald Trump's statement excluding Ukraine's membership in NATO, which aligns with Russia's position. The plans drawn up by Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff consider de facto recognition of areas controlled by Moscow's forces in southern and eastern Ukraine. A meeting between Witkoff and Russian President Vladimir Putin this week in Russia is seen as a crucial step towards finding a solution to the conflict.

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