Will Trump-initiated negotiations lead to reduced hostilities in Ukraine by mid-2026?
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Reports from major international news agencies and official statements from involved parties
Putin Open to Talks, Says Ukraine Crisis Avoidable If Trump Were President
Jan 24, 2025, 04:39 PM
Russian President Vladimir Putin has stated that the Ukraine crisis could have been avoided if former U.S. President Donald Trump had been in office. In an interview on Friday, Putin expressed readiness to negotiate with Trump to resolve the conflict. He suggested that under Trump's leadership, the war in Ukraine might not have occurred. Putin's remarks, made during an interview on Friday, highlight his openness to negotiations and echo Trump's own statements about the situation, underscoring ongoing tensions with the current U.S. administration.
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Yes • 50%
Negotiations postponed indefinitely • 25%
No agreement reached • 25%
Partial agreement on certain issues • 25%
Ceasefire agreement reached • 25%
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Yes • 50%
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Ceasefire agreement reached • 25%
Other outcome • 25%
No agreement reached • 25%
Peace treaty signed • 25%
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Yes • 50%
No significant change • 25%
Other policy changes • 25%
Increased sanctions on Russia • 25%
Diplomatic engagement with Russia • 25%
No significant change • 25%
Increased support for Trump's involvement • 25%
Other shifts • 25%
Decreased support for Trump's involvement • 25%