Russia Eyes Trump's Diplomatic Prospects Amidst Ukraine Conflict

Russia expresses openness to negotiations to end the Ukraine war if initiated by U.S. President-elect Donald Trump. However, Moscow's stance demands talks be based on current Russian territorial gains. Concerns loom in Europe about the extent of future U.S. support for Ukraine.

Russia has signaled its openness to engage in diplomatic negotiations to resolve the ongoing Ukraine conflict, contingent on U.S. President-elect Donald Trump taking the initiative. This conditional willingness was conveyed by Gennady Gatilov, Russia's ambassador to the United Nations in Geneva, emphasizing that any discussions must consider Russia's territorial gains.

Trump, who has criticized the scale of Western support for Ukraine, has promised a swift resolution to the conflict, though he has not detailed his strategy. His recent election victory has sparked concerns in Kyiv and European capitals over the future scope of U.S. commitment to Ukraine.

Despite potential diplomatic openings, both Moscow and Washington seem skeptical of any significant reset in relations due to deeply entrenched positions. The conflict has become one of the most significant challenges between Moscow and Western countries since the Cold War era.

(With inputs from agencies.)