Washington, D.C. - The Trump administration swiftly dismissed a proposal put forth by Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday, suggesting that the United Nations should govern Ukraine while peace talks are conducted and elections are held. White House officials characterized the proposal as untenable and reiterated their support for Ukraine's sovereignty.
"We firmly believe that Ukraine's future should be determined by the Ukrainian people," stated a spokesperson for the National Security Council. "Any suggestion that the UN should take over governance is a non-starter and disregards Ukraine's right to self-determination."
The proposal comes amid ongoing efforts to find a diplomatic solution to the conflict in eastern Ukraine. However, deep divisions remain between Russia and the West regarding the future of the country. Russia has long maintained that it has legitimate security concerns in Ukraine, while the U.S. and its allies accuse Russia of undermining Ukrainian sovereignty and territorial integrity.
The White House emphasized that it remains committed to working with its allies to support Ukraine and to hold Russia accountable for its actions. Further discussions are expected in the coming weeks to explore potential avenues for de-escalation and a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
White House Rejects Putin's Proposal for UN Governance in Ukraine
The White House has rejected a proposal from Russian President Vladimir Putin suggesting the United Nations should govern Ukraine during peace talks and elections. U.S. officials stated that Ukraine's sovereignty must be respected and that the proposal is unrealistic. The rejection underscores the ongoing tensions and disagreements between the U.S. and Russia regarding the future of Ukraine. The U.S. continues to support Ukraine's right to self-determination.
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