U.S. President Donald Trump said Russia should make a peace deal with Ukraine following a meeting with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in France.
The statement comes as the international community seeks a diplomatic resolution to a conflict that has persisted for four years [1]. A successful peace agreement would halt the ongoing invasion and prevent further escalation of the war.
The exchange took place during the G7 summit in Evian‑les‑Bains, France. Trump said the interaction with Zelenskyy was "very good" and expressed a commitment to facilitating a conclusion to the hostilities. He said, "Russia should make a peace deal with Ukraine."
Trump pledged that his administration would take all necessary steps to resolve the crisis. He said, "We’re going to do whatever we can to end this war."
While some reports indicated that Zelenskyy was scheduled to travel to Washington on Monday for further discussions, Trump said that diplomatic progress is already underway. He said, "Teams are getting a lot closer, maybe very close."
The push for a negotiated settlement follows years of military engagement and international sanctions. Trump's focus on a deal reflects a strategic priority to bring the conflict to a close through direct diplomatic pressure on the Russian government.
“"Russia should make a peace deal with Ukraine."”
This push for a peace deal signals a shift toward direct mediation by the U.S. presidency. By publicly urging Russia to negotiate and claiming that diplomatic teams are closing in on an agreement, the administration is attempting to create momentum for a ceasefire that has remained elusive throughout the four-year conflict.
