Trump Calls for Ceasefire in Ukraine After Meeting Zelenskyy and Macron

The President-elect proposes immediate negotiations as Ukraine seeks lasting peace and fears reduced U.S. support.

Donald Trump, following a meeting in Paris with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and French President Emmanuel Macron, called for an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine's war with Russia.
Zelenskyy emphasized the need for a 'just and enduring peace' with effective guarantees to prevent future Russian aggression, while expressing concerns over potential reductions in U.S. military aid under Trump's administration.
Trump claimed both sides have suffered heavy losses, citing unverified figures of hundreds of thousands of casualties, and reiterated his belief that he could end the conflict quickly, though he has not provided specifics.
The Kremlin stated it remains open to negotiations but reiterated demands for Ukraine to cede occupied territories and renounce NATO ambitions, conditions deemed unacceptable by Kyiv.
The Biden administration announced a nearly $1 billion military aid package for Ukraine, aiming to bolster support before Trump's inauguration, as fears grow over a potential shift in U.S. foreign policy.