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Trump Says US Will Seek China's Help in Ukraine-Russia Conflict; Envoy Witkoff Urges Direct Talks with Putin

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Updated May 9, 2025, 03:35 PM

US President Donald Trump indicated that the United States will seek China's assistance in resolving the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia. Trump stated, "I think so," when asked if he would ask China for help in the Ukraine-Russia war. The US will remain actively involved in the peace talks. Trump also emphasized the importance of direct negotiations with Russian President Vladimir Putin, with his special envoy Steve Witkoff leading the ongoing discussions.

Witkoff described it as "absurd" to think the US should not engage with Putin, asserting that without direct talks, the conflict cannot be resolved. Meanwhile, former US envoy Kurt Volker expressed skepticism about Putin agreeing to a peace agreement but noted increased alignment between Ukraine and the US under the Trump administration in early 2025. Experts highlight China's role as critical for achieving enduring peace in the region, especially following President Xi Jinping's state visit to Russia.

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@front_ukrainian

❗️Trump’s envoy Witkoff: It’s ridiculous to suggest the 🇺🇸U.S. shouldn’t speak with 🇷🇺Putin. Without direct talks, there’s no way to end the war in 🇺🇦Ukraine. https://t.co/29SNLIyIpI

The Kyiv Independent

@KyivIndependent

⚡️'I don't think Putin will agree to a peace agreement ever' — Volker on peace talks between Ukraine, Russia. Kurt Volker said that now "there is more alignment" between Ukraine and the U.S. under the Trump Administration than at the beginning of 2025. https://t.co/CKGPLz2Z2v

MAKS 24 🇺🇦👀

@Maks_NAFO_FELLA

🇺🇸🇷🇺🗣️ Trump's envoy Witkoff: It is absurd to think that the US should not talk to Putin; without direct negotiations, the Ukrainian conflict cannot be resolved. https://t.co/satSZvI3pV