President Donald Trump said Russia should make a peace deal with Ukraine following a meeting with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Tuesday [1].
The exchange occurs as G7 leaders seek a path toward ending the conflict in Ukraine and reviving stalled peace negotiations. The meeting suggests a potential shift in diplomatic pressure on Moscow to reach a settlement.
The discussions took place on the second day of the G7 summit in Évian, France [2]. The meeting between the two leaders happened on the sidelines of the broader summit, where G7 members are gathered to discuss international security, and economic stability [3].
Trump emphasized the need for a diplomatic conclusion to the war. "Russia should make a peace deal with Ukraine," Trump said [1]. Other reports of the statement noted he said Russia should make a deal with Ukraine [4].
Zelenskyy joined the G7 leaders in Évian to discuss the revival of peace talks [5]. The presence of the Ukrainian president at the summit allows for direct coordination between the U.S. and its allies regarding the terms of any potential agreement.
Other G7 leaders expressed optimism following the talks between Trump and Zelenskyy [6]. The summit in Évian-les-Bains serves as a critical venue for these leaders to align their strategies before proposing formal frameworks for peace.
The call for a deal comes as the international community continues to monitor the stability of the region. The meeting in France marks a significant interaction between the U.S. president and the Ukrainian leader during this diplomatic cycle [3].
“"Russia should make a peace deal with Ukraine,"”
The statement by President Trump signals a prioritization of a negotiated settlement over prolonged military attrition. By publicly calling for Russia to make a deal, the U.S. administration is positioning itself as a mediator that may pressure both Kyiv and Moscow to accept compromise terms to end the hostilities.
