【Trump's "High-Profile" Welcome for Zelenskyy's Visit】 This Sunday, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy will visit the United States to discuss the Ukraine-EU peace plan with Trump. In the days leading up to Zelenskyy's visit, Trump, in an interview with Politico, once again emphasized his "key role" in the Russia-Ukraine peace process using his distinctive style of expression.
He explicitly stated, "Before I nod my head, Zelenskyy has nothing," implying that Ukraine still highly depends on the U.S. position and decisions at the political and diplomatic levels.
This statement is both a pressure tactic towards Zelenskyy and an effort to shape himself as "the only one who can bring about peace." At the same time, Trump deliberately expressed a willingness to engage with Moscow, emphasizing that he has a smooth relationship with Zelenskyy and that communication with Putin will not face obstacles, suggesting that dialogue between the two sides will take place soon.
Notably, Trump also described the Russian economy as being in "a very difficult situation," a statement that can be seen as a tool to pressure Russia, while also reserving space for him to emphasize "exchanging for easing" in future negotiations. Overall, Trump's statements are not about revealing specific peace plans but rather serve as a preheating and positioning of his own political role.
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