Donald Trump says that an agreement to end the war in Ukraine is near / “An agreement that could include all of Europe”

U.S. President Donald Trump announced Thursday the possibility of a “very large deal” with Russia regarding the war in Ukraine, suggesting that the agreement could have implications for all of Europe. The statement was made during a discussion with journalists, without the White House leader providing details about the content or timeline of any potential agreement.

Trump said he had met with Kirill Dmitriev, Russian President Vladimir Putin’s envoy. The meeting took place at the White House, where Dmitriev had been invited by First Lady Melania Trump to a meeting with Ukrainian representatives.

The new development is that the U.S. president linked the negotiations on Ukraine to a possible large-scale understanding between Washington and Moscow, which he said “could encompass all of Europe.” It is unclear whether Trump was referring to a peace agreement, a security arrangement, or a broader package of diplomatic and geopolitical measures.

The statements come amid efforts by the U.S. administration to maintain contacts with Russian and Ukrainian officials. So far, the provisions, participants, or concrete steps involved in the purported agreement have not been officially announced.