International recognition of Russia’s occupation of Crimea in exchange for an end to the war in Ukraine would only harm U.S. and European interests and destabilize Eastern Europe.

At least 101 Russian military personnel from the temporarily occupied Crimea have been taken prisoner by Ukraine, according to the Office of the President of Ukraine in the Autonomous Republic of Crimea.

Representatives of US President-elect Donald Trump have acknowledged in discussions with European partners that they will not be able to end the war in Ukraine swiftly but have promised to continue supporting the country.

On the campaign trail, Trump promised to end the Russian invasion “within 24 hours,” while now his advisers say it could happen during the first 100 days of his second term. Two European officials told the journalists that,

The team of newly elected US President Donald Trump is reviewing its approach to ending Russian aggression in Ukraine. European officials are already discussing this issue with the incoming US administration,

Donald Trump had no strategy toward Ukraine and still does not. He aims to establish a cease-fire to portray himself as a strong leader. He doesn't care about the costs that Ukraine and Europe will bear,