**US and Ukraine Discuss Peace Negotiations**
The US and Ukraine have been talking about how to end the war in Ukraine. The two countries have had several meetings and phone calls to share information, but they haven’t discussed strategies for ending the war.
According to NBC News, Jake Sullivan, the head of national security at the White House, has talked with Mike Waltz, who will be in charge of national security for President Trump‘s team. They’ve been discussing how to share information, but not how to end the war.
A spokesperson for Trump’s team said that they want the world to know that they are working towards peace and stability, especially during the transition period before President-elect Trump is sworn in on January 20th.
**Trump’s Plans**
President Trump has said several times that he wants to end the war within 24 hours. However, he hasn’t given any details about how he plans to do it. In September, he said he wanted to negotiate a deal that would be good for both sides. But since being elected in November, he has hinted that he wouldn’t leave Ukraine alone.
**Ukraine’s Plans**
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky wants to end the war through diplomatic means by 2025. He thinks it will end faster if President Trump is involved. However, Zelensky also said that peace needs guarantees because a ceasefire alone isn’t enough.
**US and European Troops**
The Wall Street Journal reported that President Trump wants European troops to monitor a potential ceasefire in Ukraine. This would mean that Europe would take the lead in keeping Russia from being aggressive.
**Ukraine’s NATO Membership**
NBC News said that the Trump administration is likely to reject Ukraine’s bid to join NATO. This is because they think it wouldn’t help get Russia to the negotiating table.
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