Trump Promises New Large-Scale Deal That Could Affect All of Europe

US President Donald Trump has said a new large-scale agreement connected to the war in Ukraine could be concluded in the near future, and that in his view it might affect not only Ukraine but the whole of Europe. He made the remarks to journalists, and the White House broadcast the event.

Trump said an agreement would be reached and described it as a big one, adding that he expected everyone to be delighted. The president did not disclose any other details of the deal.

Meeting with Putin's envoy

According to the source, the statement came after Trump met on 5 November with Kirill Dmitriev, an envoy of Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Question on strikes against civilians

Journalists asked whether Trump raises the issue of Russian strikes on Ukraine's civilian population in his contacts with Kremlin leader Putin. Trump replied that he constantly draws attention to the issue with both sides.

He also estimated that combined Russian and Ukrainian losses in the war reach about 25,000 people per month.

What happened earlier

On 5 November, US First Lady Melania Trump handed personal letters to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian leader Vladimir Putin.