Trump says a major Russia-Ukraine deal is imminent after meeting with envoy
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President Donald Trump told reporters a large agreement involving Russia and possibly all of Europe is close to being finalized to end the Ukraine war, after an unscheduled meeting with Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev.
President Donald Trump said a "very big" deal is being worked on with Russia to end the war in Ukraine. The comments came after an unscheduled meeting at the White House with Russian President Vladimir Putin's special envoy Kirill Dmitriev.
Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office, Trump said the conflict was "very close to being settled" and that the agreement could involve "more than Ukraine" and possibly "all of Europe." He added, \"It's going to be a big, beautiful agreement, and everyone's going to be thrilled.\"
Trump noted he had not met with Ukrainian officials present at the White House that day.
Jared Kushner, the president's son-in-law and U.S. envoy, said the United States, NATO and European partners held "productive and substantive discussions" on resolving the war, and that the goal is to address security concerns through mutually agreed arrangements that reduce the risk of future conflict.
Earlier, delegations from Russia and Ukraine attended a White House event honoring First Lady Melania Trump for her role in brokering a six-day ceasefire in the city of Oleshky. Russian envoy Dmitriev thanked her for her "distinguished humanitarian role," while Ukrainian officials praised her efforts.