**US President Trump Says Talks with Ukraine and Russia are Going Well**
U.S. President Donald Trump says that talks between Ukraine and Russia are making progress, but he didn’t give many details. On February 2, Trump told reporters that meetings and discussions were scheduled with various parties, including Ukraine and Russia.
**Both Sides Must Make Concessions**
Earlier in the day, Trump’s special envoy for Ukraine and Russia, Keith Kellogg, said that both countries would have to make concessions to end the war. He mentioned that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has already agreed to soften his position on land. This is a major issue as Russia currently occupies around 20% of Ukraine’s territory.
**Ukraine Faces Pressure to Make Compromises**
President Zelensky has repeatedly said that he won’t make any deals that involve giving up Ukrainian land to Russia. However, with Ukraine facing heavy losses in the war, there is growing pressure on him to consider compromises. The future of US military aid to Ukraine is also uncertain.
**Russia Faces Economic Strain**
Meanwhile, Russia is facing economic strain due to its ongoing military spending and Western sanctions. They have sustained heavy battlefield losses as well. Trump has promised to end the war quickly but hasn’t revealed any specific plans. His special envoy said that he had a “solid” strategy to end the war within months.
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