Halyna Salapata heads Wisconsin Ukrainians, which has supplied nonmilitary aid such as health items and clothing to Ukraine since the invasion. She says that Trump has an incredible opportunity to bring a just and lasting peace.

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Monday that Russia was not opposed to Europe's involvement in Russia-U.S. peace talks aimed at settling the conflict in Ukraine, but noted that Brussels had long rejected any dialogue with Moscow.

The U.S. voted against a U.N. resolution laying blame on Russia for its invasion of Ukraine and demanding Moscow remove its troops from Ukrainian territory.