Trump believes Selenskyj could give up crims

The Ukrainian President Wolodymyr SelenskyJ could, according to US President Donald Trump Do without the Black Sea Peninsula Crimea in a peace agreement with Russia and give up a taboo. When asked whether Selenskyj was ready to cede the Crimea, which was annexed by Russia in 2014, said Trump, according to the traveling press at New Jersey Airport: « I think so ». The topic briefly arose at the meeting with Selenskyj in Rome on Saturday.

So far, Selenskyj categorically rejects a waiver of the Crimea or other areas incorporated by Moscow in the east of Ukraine. For Trump, on the other hand, it seems to be clear that the Crimea near Russia becomes. Most recently, he had described a return of the Crimea to Ukraine as a « ridiculous demand ».

Ukrainian regional detections to Russia are reportedly the subject of talks between Moscow and Washington. Ukraine has been defending itself against the Russian attack war for more than three years.

Trump: « Good meeting » in Rome

Trump was on Saturday on the edge of the funeral service for Pope Francis in Rome with Selenskyj for a 15-minute conversation. On his return trip to the USA, he accused Kremlin boss Vladimir Putin not to be very interested in ending the war – and threatened Russia with new sanctions.

Trump described his conversation in St. Peter’s Basilica with Selenskyj as a « good meeting ». You will now see what happens, he said. Selenskyj asked for more weapons at the meeting. Putin said Trump said that he should stop shooting and that a peace deal should go. The Kremlin boss must demonstrate his commitment to the end of the war.

Rubio increases pressure on Moscow and Kyiv

Meanwhile, Secretary of State Marco Rubio increased pressure on Moscow and Kiev to set peace talks to the negotiating table as soon as possible. « This week will be a very important week in which we have to decide whether we want to continue to participate in this project or whether it is time to concentrate on other topics that are just as important, if not more important, » said Rubio with a view to the mediator’s role.

When asked how long Kiev and Moscow still had time to reach an agreement, he did not want to give a specific answer. It was « silly » to set a certain date.

Rubio: « Last few steps will always be the hardest »

With regard to a possible agreement, the US foreign minister said that the goal was not yet achieved. « There are reasons to be optimistic, but of course there are also reasons to be realistic. We are close, but not close enough, » said Rubio. « We have made real progress, but the last few steps in this way will always be the most difficult. »

According to the state news agency, the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrow and Rubio had spoken in a phone call about the Ukraine crisis. The Kremlin had previously announced that Russia was ready for negotiations with Kyiv without priority.

Selenskyj accuses Moscow of further deception of the West

Selenskyj continues to accuse Russia of deception in the war at the end of the war. « The Russians talk a lot about their alleged willingness to accept American suggestions, but so far there are no preparations for the Russian army for a real silence (weapons), » said Selenskyj in his evening video address. On the contrary, Russia has even resumed its attacks since Easter.

« And every day of such struggles on the front line proves that Russia really tries to deceive the world, the USA and others go back, and further extend this war, » added the Ukrainian head of state. Since the first exploratory talks for a possible peace on March 11th in Dschidda, Russia has used almost 8,500 aircraft bombs, 200 rockets of all kinds and over 3,000 Kamikaze drones against Ukraine. « That has to stop, Russia has to hire these attacks – unconditionally. »

In this context, Selenskyj confirmed his demand to further put Russia under pressure. Only with international pressure could the Russians be caused to take all the necessary steps to end the war. The United States in particular is required here.

Ukraine is ready for unconditional ceasefire

On the sidelines of the funeral celebrations for Pope Francis in Rome, Selenskyj had come together with Trump, French President Emmanuel Macron, Italy’s head of government Georgia Meloni and EU Commission President Ursula from Leyen. He then emphasized that Ukraine was ready for an unconditional ceasefire. Now Russia is asked to agree.

North Korea for the first time confirms their own soldiers in the Ukraine War

Meanwhile, North Korea confirmed for the first time that they had sent their own soldiers to the support of Russia in the Ukraine War. The operation was therefore ordered on the command by ruler Kim Jong Un, North Korea’s state news agency KCNA reported. « The Operations for the Liberation of the Consk region » were completed, the North Korean military leadership of KCNA is cited.

Russia’s military leadership also confirmed the use of the North Korean soldiers in the Ukraine War for the first time on Saturday. Both countries had not previously confirmed the troops.

In addition to the posting of soldiers, North Korea continues to deliver ammunition and weapons to Russia, including short -range missiles, armored shadows and rocket launchers, according to the South Korean General Stab.