Congressman from Florida Mike Walz, whom Donald Trump sees as his national security adviser, made a statement according to which preparations for a meeting between Trump and Kremlin head Vladimir Putin have already begun. ABC News reports.

When asked by journalist Jonathan Karl how soon this meeting could happen, Walz replied that preparations were already underway. He also mentioned that the war in Ukraine is turning into a “First World War-style meat grinder” in terms of people and resources. And that the fighting could lead to World War III.

“Even President Zelensky comes into a room in Paris and says: I’m ready to work with you to end this war. Let's complete it in a fair and responsible manner to protect the future of Ukraine,"

Representative Trump also noted the need for dialogue with the Kremlin.

" We will certainly install them in the coming months,"

When asked whether Zelensky or just Trump and Putin will attend the first meeting with Putin, Walz said the exact format of the meeting has not yet been agreed upon, but he expects "

Walz also added that "

One of the aspects that will be discussed with Ukraine is problems with personnel; Walz also called for lowering the mobilization age to 18 years.

“Now the draft age is 26 years old, not 18 (the Law of Ukraine dated May 18, 2024 provides for a reduction in the mobilization age from 27 to 25 years - ed..

),"

" They definitely fought bravely and took a very honorable and tough stand, but we need to see these manpower issues being addressed,"

According to Walz, "

" I think this would be an incredible first step for both sides, allowing us to engage in negotiations in some format. Everyone knows that the war must end somehow diplomatically. But I think it is unrealistic to say, “We will drive every Russian out of every inch of Ukrainian land, even from Crimea.”. "

Let us recall that on January 12, aircraft of the Ukrainian Defense Forces hit the Russian command post in Donbass.

Earlier it was reported that Switzerland would organize a meeting between Trump and Putin to end the war in Ukraine.