President Donald Trump's national security adviser announced plans for top administration officials to meet with European officials this week to discuss ending the war in Ukraine, which began nearly three years ago with Russia's invasion. Recent reports indicated that Trump had a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin to explore potential solutions. Trump, while en route to the Super Bowl, declined to confirm details of the conversation but emphasized efforts to bring the conflict to a close.
National Security Advisor Mike Waltz highlighted the administration's readiness to employ economic measures to compel Russia to engage in negotiations. He stressed the importance of European allies playing a more significant role in supporting Ukraine moving forward. The upcoming engagements aim to address reclaiming U.S. assistance to Ukraine and fostering partnerships with the country in areas such as natural resources.
