Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine William Taylor told Newsmax on Monday that the United States — not a European country — is uniquely positioned to push Russian President Vladimir Putin to the negotiating table for a ceasefire in the war with Ukraine.

Appearing on “National Report,” Taylor emphasized Washington’s role as the leading power in NATO and its influence among Western allies.

“The United States is in the position as the leader of NATO, as the leader of NATO nations, to be able to push President Putin to make these kinds of agreements, to come to the table, to agree to a ceasefire,” Taylor said.

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