Trump said today (April 26, Beijing time): "Just arrived in Rome. The negotiations and meetings with Russia and Ukraine today have been going well. They are about to reach an agreement, and high-level talks should be held by both sides now to 'end the war'. Most of the major issues have been agreed upon. Immediate cessation of bloodshed conflicts. We will do our best to help end this cruel and meaningless war!"
Additional information: On April 24 local time, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy emphasized that Ukraine hopes the United States clearly identifies Russia as an aggressor. Ukraine does not want the United States to pursue "balance" in wording, as it would hurt the feelings of the Ukrainian people. Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine respects Trump's efforts to find a solution, but opposes attributing responsibility to both Russia and Ukraine, stressing that this is a matter of national dignity. Ukraine calls on the international community to understand its position and not blur the boundaries between aggression and being attacked.
[Smart] Comment: Trump claimed that Russia and Ukraine are about to reach an agreement, and most of the major issues have already reached consensus. However, is this statement based on an optimistic judgment of facts or another instance of Trump's bluffing? After all, "crying wolf" too often makes one doubt its authenticity. Perhaps we need to wait and see if Trump can really promote peace this time, rather than making another empty promise.
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