(NewsNation) — Republican Senator Eric Schmitt believes the latest proposal from the U.S. in peace talks with Ukraine to end the war with Russia would allow the war-torn nation a much-needed reset.
“When the Cold War ended, there was never really an adjustment,” Schmitt told “Batya!” “Everyone was united to defeat Soviet communism, get Europe and Japan back on their feet. We have this sort of situation that needs to be addressed.”
U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff is expected to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European leaders in Germany this weekend after Zelenskyy said he will offer a revised peace proposal after disagreeing with several points in President Trump’s initial plan.
Trump has upped pressure on Zelenskyy to accept terms in the 28-point peace plan offered early last month, though the president acknowledged that it was not the final deal. Zelenskyy, though, remains focused on “critical” security guarantees needed for any ceasefire agreement to succeed.
“There’s a lot to take on here,” Schmitt, R-Mo., added. “President Trump is doing it, and I think he is resetting this worldview. It’s a long time coming.”
Europe needs to step up more for Ukraine, own continent: Senator
Schmitt feels Europe has been taking advantage of America and its generosity for years to subsidize social welfare in its countries as a result.
This problem dates back to before President Trump took office, Schmitt states.
“Europe needs to step up in the defense of its own continent,” he acknowledged. “It’s unfair to the American taxpayers.”