Retired U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Blaine Holt told Newsmax on Friday that any serious push to end the Russia-Ukraine war must include President Donald Trump leading direct talks with both European leaders and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy — or the effort will falter.
“The Russians are just going to keep trying to press on with their military advantage right now and get as much as they can so they can impose terms,” Holt told “The Chris Salcedo Show.” “What should change this time is that President Trump sits down, having the European leaders and Zelenskyy with him so that he can negotiate effectively.”
Holt said Trump’s involvement could bring accountability and urgency back to the table.
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