Trump's New Ukraine Peace Moves Come Ahead of US Midterm Elections
US President Donald Trump has put forward new initiatives to end the war in Ukraine ahead of the Congressional midterm elections. His latest peace efforts have surprised both Ukraine and the wider world.
US President Donald Trump has launched new initiatives concerning Russia's invasion of Ukraine as the United States heads toward Congressional midterm elections in November, which determine the next makeup of the US Congress. Trump once promised to end the war within 24 hours.
Surprise in Ukraine and abroad
According to the Latvian outlet Delfi, Trump's latest efforts to bring about peace have surprised Ukraine and the rest of the world. The source does not spell out the terms of these initiatives or which arrangements with Russia are under discussion, so those details cannot be given here.
Context
These developments are unfolding as the pre-election period gets under way in US domestic politics. In its piece, Delfi also invites readers to test their knowledge of the latest events in Ukraine in a short quiz.
