President Donald Trump said Wednesday evening he is optimistic about a potential peace agreement between Ukraine and Russia, stating that both President Vladimir Putin and President Volodymyr Zelensky want to reach a settlement. Trump noted that significant progress has been made recently and that conditions for an agreement are improving, according to a report.
In his latest statement on the Ukraine conflict, President Donald Trump expressed optimism Wednesday evening about the prospects for a peace agreement, asserting that both Putin and Zelensky want a settlement. The statement follows a meeting between Trump and Zelensky earlier Wednesday, where Zelensky said they discussed ideas that would bring peace closer (as The Zioneer reported at 18:29 Jerusalem). Trump's remarks also echo recent positive U.S. administration signals on diplomatic solutions, including his own calls with both leaders. The report, from the source, did not provide specifics on the next steps. The Zioneer has covered the evolving diplomatic track closely, including Trump's stated intention to focus on Ukraine after Iran.
2 developments
- DevelopingTrump: US aims to reach a settlement in the Ukraine conflict and will succeed
- StrongTrump tells Zelensky after 'very good' meeting that Russia must reach peace deal
- ConfirmedU.S. official: Trump to discuss ending Ukraine war with Putin, meet Zelensky at NATO summit
- StrongZelensky says he spoke with Trump, sees 'real chance' to end war with Russia
Source and signal
- Internal intake