Trump Adviser Says "Crimea Is Gone"; Focus Shifts to Peace Over Retaking Territory in Ukraine War

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:47pm on 09 Nov 2024,Saturday International

Bryan Lanza, a senior adviser to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, stated that Trump's administration will prioritize peace efforts in Ukraine over reclaiming Russian-occupied Crimea. Lanza told BBC that the administration aims for "realistic peace," urging Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to adopt a pragmatic approach. "Crimea is gone," Lanza said, adding that retaking it is "not the goal of the United States." Trump's stance has drawn criticism from Democrats, who argue it may weaken Ukraine’s sovereignty. During Trump’s campaign, he claimed he could end the conflict "in a day," though specific plans have not been detailed.

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