Former Trump administration national security official Fred Fleitz told Newsmax on Saturday that Russian President Vladimir Putin is not yet prepared to accept a peace deal to end the war in Ukraine, despite what he described as meaningful diplomatic progress led by President Donald Trump and U.S. allies ahead of a high-level meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Talks are scheduled for Sunday afternoon and are expected to focus on some of the most politically sensitive elements of a U.S.-backed proposal, including territorial concessions, security guarantees, and the possible creation of a demilitarized zone in eastern Ukraine.
Appearing on “The Count,” Fleitz, a senior fellow at the America First Policy Institute, said Trump’s willingness to meet with Zelenskyy marks a significant shift driven by progress among U.S., European, and Ukrainian negotiators, as efforts are renewed to advance diplomatic talks.
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