Trump Team Engages in Ukraine Peace Talks

President-elect Donald Trump's national security team is actively engaging with White House and Ukrainian officials to seek a resolution to the ongoing war with Russia, but as of yet, no specific peace plan has been communicated to Ukraine. Discussions have taken place between Trump, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and U.S. National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan's likely successor, Mike Waltz, focusing on information sharing rather than strategies for peace. While Trump has expressed a desire to end the conflict, his mixed signals regarding U.S. military aid to Ukraine raise concerns about his approach. Concurrently, President Joe Biden is working to secure G7 support for Ukraine, emphasizing continued military and economic assistance before Trump assumes office. Analysts worry that Trump's skepticism towards aid might lead to a reduction in support for Ukraine, prompting the G7 to reinforce their backing for Kyiv. Overall, the atmosphere between Trump's team and Ukrainian officials has been described as constructive, though significant challenges remain regarding Russia's stance.