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Donald Trump urged an immediate stop to the fighting in Ukraine, showing he wants to take quick action as a president-elect.
He Said that Ukrainian President Zelenskyy could be willing to make a deal and suggested cutting back on military support. This idea hinted at a possible U.S. exit from NATO, which worried Ukraine, NATO partners, and U.S. security leaders.
In a TV interview on NBC’s Meet the Press, Trump said he’s Ξ± dedicated to ending the war but didn’t share any recent talks with Putin after his election. His plan is different from the Biden administration’s position, making Zelenskyy cautious and showing Trump’s special way handling diplomacy before inauguration on January 20, 2025.
