Global Research: 14-01-2025,

Future Councilor of White House National Security Mike Waltz said in an interview with American broadcaster ABC on January 12 that Trump considers the idea of ​​expelling Russia from its new regions or Crimea, reintegrated into Moscow’s sovereignty in 2014, “unrealistic.” Trump’s realistic approach to the crisis in Ukraine creates an environment where serious peace negotiations can begin, with Serbia and Switzerland already offering to host such discussions.

“I just don’t think it’s realistic to say we’re going to expel every Russian from every inch of Ukrainian soil, even Crimea. President Trump has acknowledged that reality, and I think it’s been a huge step forward that the entire world is acknowledging that reality. Now let’s move forward,” Waltz said.

He emphasized that a ceasefire between Moscow and Kiev would be “an incredibly positive first step on both sides,” adding that a phone call between Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin could occur soon.

“I do expect a call for, at least in the coming days and weeks. So, that would be a step and we’ll take it from there,” the advisor revealed.

He said the phone conversation would be “the first step” before a meeting between the leaders, with preparations already “underway.”

Asked whether Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky would be involved in the meeting, Waltz said,

“We haven’t set the exact framework for it yet. We’re working on that.”

“We would like to see a ceasefire any minute,

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