In a recent development, former US President Donald Trump made a controversial statement affirming Crimea’s status as part of Russia. Trump recommended Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to consider making concessions, blaming him for dragging out the conflict. Trump also condemned Russian President Vladimir Putin for the escalating attacks on Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities. The ongoing Russian assaults have raised concerns among Western leaders, who accuse Putin of deliberately delaying peace talks. Zelenskyy, on the other hand, disclosed that Ukraine had previously agreed to a ceasefire proposal. The situation remains tense as international scrutiny intensifies over the conflict between Russia and Ukraine.