Trump Announces Upcoming Major Deal Involving Ukraine
US President Donald Trump told reporters a new large agreement could soon be reached that would involve Ukraine and possibly all of Europe. He gave no details.
US President Donald Trump has said a new large-scale agreement could be concluded in the near future, one that would concern Ukraine and might affect the whole of Europe. He made the remarks to reporters, with the White House broadcasting the exchange. Trump did not disclose what the deal would contain, but said it would be big and that everyone would be delighted.
Trump's words: "An agreement will be reached. It will be a big deal, and it will concern not only Ukraine," adding that it could touch all of Europe.
Meeting with Putin's envoy
The statement followed Trump's meeting on 5 November with Kirill Dmitriev, an envoy of Russian President Vladimir Putin. The source does not say what was discussed.
Russian strikes on civilians
Journalists asked whether Trump raises the issue of Russian strikes on Ukraine's civilian population in contacts with Putin, the Kremlin leader. The president replied that he consistently draws attention to the issue with both sides. By his estimate, combined Russian and Ukrainian losses in the war reach about 25,000 people per month.
What came before
On 5 November, US First Lady Melania Trump handed personal letters to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian leader Vladimir Putin.
