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Trump advocates for leveraging economic pressure—such as tariffs and oil price cuts—to compel Russia to engage in negotiations. Interestingly, he also floated the idea of direct diplomacy between Washington and Moscow, bypassing Ukraine, which sharply contrasts with the Biden administration’s policy of ensuring Ukraine is active in peace talks. His comments suggest his intention to put "all issues on the table," including U.S. aid to Ukraine and the broader security guarantees that would follow a peace settlement.