(DailyAnswer.org) – Former President Trump suggests he can negotiate with Putin to free Ukrainian children amid international allegations of war crimes.
At a Glance
- Trump claims he can negotiate the release of kidnapped Ukrainian children with Putin.
- Over 19,500 children allegedly abducted to Russia since 2022.
- UN condemns the actions as war crimes.
- Trump aims to improve US-Russian relations amid mixed messages on Ukrainian diplomacy.
Trump’s Proposal for Child Release
President Trump claimed his ability to negotiate with Russian President Putin for the release of Ukrainian children currently in Russia. Reports indicate 19,546 children have been forcibly taken from occupied regions of Ukraine since 2022. Many have since received Russian citizenship or were placed in foster homes. The UN Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine decried these actions as war crimes, urging Russia to return the children.
In a meeting, Trump mentioned he only recently learned of the situation but believed he could secure the children’s return. “I believe I could, yes. I didn’t know too much about it,” he stated, expressing confidence in his negotiation skills.
Plus, withdrawal of US troops from Europe? Did Trump offer that to Putin too in his "negotiated deal" about Ukraine? And, no return of Ukrainian children & women Russia kidnapped into Russia to be adopted & women to the far-east to work? Is that the deal Trump made with Putin? pic.twitter.com/JW4K0MV0Zq
— CricketDiane (@AmBeautifulShow) February 14, 2025
Diplomatic Strategies and Criticisms
Trump outlined his approach, suggesting a sit-down negotiation between President Zelensky of Ukraine and President Putin. This move marked a shift from Trump’s earlier criticism of Zelensky, whom he called a “dictator.” He also suggested offering concessions to Russia to facilitate negotiations, a stance drawing local and international attention.
“I was hearing about it yesterday. It’s pretty tough stuff, but I believe I could do that.” – President Trump
Mykola Murskyj from Razom for Ukraine stated that the abduction of children is an attempt to erase Ukrainian identity. Razom has been active in trying to return the children to their homeland, with mixed success due to ongoing geopolitical tensions.
Rather than engage in private negotiations with Trump and Putin, Ukraine should negotiate publicly.
State its terms:
1. Russia withdraws and abides by its previous agreement to respect Ukraine’s 1992 borders.
2. All kidnapped children are returned.
3. All POWs are exchanged.
4.…— Robert Zubrin (@robert_zubrin) February 16, 2025
Global Implications and Reactions
US foreign policy experts and representatives from allied nations express concern over the proposed negotiations. French President Macron and UK’s Prime Minister Starmer plan to discuss related issues during their White House visit. Macron intends to caution Trump against portraying weakness in dealings with Putin, highlighting the delicate balance of international influence.
“Russia’s trafficking of Ukrainian children should leave no room for doubt: This invasion has nothing to do with NATO and everything to do with destroying the Ukrainian identity.” – Mykola Murskyj
Trump’s proposals come amid escalations on the ground in Ukraine. Russian forces claim further advances in eastern territories. Nations within the European Union, spearheaded by Germany, state their commitment to supporting Ukraine’s sovereignty while seeking peaceful resolutions.
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