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Incoming Adviser Waltz: Trump's Team Working 'Hand in Glove' with Biden to End Ukraine Conflict

Nov 24, 2024, 06:50 PM

Mike Waltz, the anticipated National Security Advisor for President-elect Donald Trump, announced that the Trump team intends to collaborate "hand in glove" with the Biden administration to facilitate an agreement between Ukraine and Russia to end the ongoing conflict. Waltz emphasized that Trump has been explicit about the necessity to "restore deterrence, restore peace," and that efforts will commence in January 2025. He stated that they are focused on establishing the parameters for negotiations, discussing who will be at the negotiating table—including the Europeans—and seating both sides. Waltz mentioned they aim to bring the war in Ukraine to a "responsible end" and are working closely with Jake Sullivan, viewing themselves as "one team."