The article discusses the ongoing war in Ukraine and how Ukrainian officials’ talk of victory has faded with the return of former US President Donald Trump. The Polish President, Andrzej Duda, was quoted as saying that it would be “a violation of international law” for Russia to hold on to territory occupied in Ukraine.
Duda emphasized that the international community cannot accept Russia’s territorial gains by force and that President Trump’s involvement would be crucial in resolving the conflict. However, President Vladimir Putin has stated that he is prepared to negotiate an end to the war but only if Ukraine accepts Russian territorial gains and refuses to join NATO.
The article highlights the complexities of the conflict and how different parties have varying expectations for its resolution. It also mentions Trump’s previous statement about negotiating a settlement in 24 hours, which he later acknowledged could take some time.
