Russia's push for UN role in Ukraine talks faces US blockade
Russia wants a "temporary administration" appointed by the UN and representatives from Russia, the USA, and other interested countries to take power in Kyiv. The United States will not agree to this condition. U.S. State Department spokeswoman Tammy Bruce stated, "Governance in Ukraine is determined by its constitution and the Ukrainian people."
Donald Trump announced that peace talks aimed at ending the war between Ukraine and Russia would commence soon. However, the parties have not yet agreed on even a complete ceasefire.
The Kremlin continues to set conditions that are unacceptable to both the Ukrainian authorities and the United States. Russia wants the peace talks to be conducted by a "temporary administration." Officials associated with Vladimir Putin indicated that members of this "government" would be appointed by UN bodies and interested parties.
However, the idea of removing Volodymyr Zelensky from power was criticized by representatives of Donald Trump's administration. Politicians in the USA, even those skeptical of the Ukrainian leader, openly admitted that the condition of changing power in Ukraine is unattainable.
There was an idea from Russia about a temporary administration that was not appreciated by the president. Ukraine is... a constitutional democracy. Governance in Ukraine is determined by its constitution and the Ukrainian people. We are committed to the diplomacy necessary to achieve a full ceasefire and to bring the parties to the negotiating table for a final and lasting settlement - said U.S. State Department spokeswoman Tammy Bruce during a press conference.
Bruce also confirmed rumors that Russia is trying to change the government in Ukraine without organizing general elections. However, Volodymyr Zelensky has agreed to hold elections on the condition that the war ends.
