Trump's claim to end Russia-Ukraine war in one day disputed by Russian ambassador

In recent statements, former President Donald Trump has asserted his ability to swiftly resolve the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine if re-elected. Trump claims he could achieve this feat within a day, emphasizing his desire to end the violence and casualties in the region. Despite Trump's assertions, Russia's United Nations ambassador, Vassily Nebenzia, has refuted the feasibility of such a rapid resolution, stating that the Ukrainian crisis is complex and cannot be resolved in a single day. The conflict between Russia and Ukraine escalated when Moscow launched a full-scale invasion, leading to intense fighting primarily in Ukraine's southern and eastern regions. Russia's actions, including the illegal seizure of four Ukrainian territories, have exacerbated the situation. Amidst these developments, Ukrainian forces have managed to repel Russian advances towards the capital, Kyiv, despite facing challenges due to a shortage of weapons and resources. Efforts to broker peace agreements have faced obstacles, with key nations advocating for Ukraine's territorial integrity as a fundamental principle for any resolution. However, some influential countries did not participate in these discussions, and Russia opted out of a recent conference on the matter. Nebenzia criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's peace initiatives, labeling them as inadequate and deriding them as a mere "joke." While Trump's campaign director expressed a commitment to prioritizing negotiations for ending the conflict in a potential second term, Nebenzia highlighted missed opportunities for peace talks in the past, citing a near-agreement in April 2022 that was allegedly obstructed by Ukraine's Western supporters. The complexities of the Russia-Ukraine war persist, with ongoing diplomatic challenges and military confrontations shaping the dynamics of the conflict.