Former Obama Protection Secretary and CIA director Leon Panetta credited President Donald Trump Thursday for the “possibility” of a “clean” Russia-Ukraine ceasefire deal.
On Tuesday, Secretary of State Marco Rubio mentioned that Ukraine had agreed to a 30-day ceasefire put ahead by the Trump administration, contingent on Russia’s response.
Russian President Vladimir Putin, nevertheless, has not but accepted the deal, and mentioned in an tackle on Thursday, “The idea itself is correct, and we certainly support it. But there are issues that we need to discuss.”
Panetta gave Trump credit score on “CNN News Central” for having the ability to negotiate a attainable ceasefire deal and urged him to face agency towards Putin.
Ex-Obama official Leon Panetta mentioned President Donald Trump negotiating a attainable ceasefire deal between Russia and Ukraine. (CNN screenshot)
“Look, this is a test for the president,” Panetta mentioned. “Whether or not he’s going to face sturdy for doing the suitable factor or whether or not he caves in to Putin, that‘s going to be the issue. And I hope he stands strong.”
“He‘s been able to negotiate the possibility of a clean ceasefire. That‘s to his credit,” he continued.
Panetta warned that adding other issues to the negotiations would “undermine [the] ability to get a ceasefire now.”
“What the president has to make clear to Putin is that he has a chance to accept a ceasefire now that will stop the killing,” he said. “Let‘s do that and then let‘s negotiate on the longer-term issues.”
Trump remarked that “hopefully” Russia will “do the right thing” on the ceasefire deal. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Panetta’s comments came shortly after Trump said he is holding out “hope” that Russia will “do the right thing” and agree to a ceasefire with Ukraine.
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Trump told reporters moments after Putin’s remarks that the Russian president’s assertion was “very promising” however incomplete.
Russian President Vladimir Putin gave remarks on the ceasefire deal throughout a information convention on Thursday. (AP Photograph/Alexander Zemlianichenko)
“A lot of the details of a final agreement have actually been discussed,” Trump mentioned. “Now we’re going to see whether or not Russia is there.”
“If they’re not, it’ll be a very disappointing moment for the world,” he added.
Fox Information’ Caitlin McFall contributed to this report.
