U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday that Russia should make a peace deal with Ukraine to end the war [1].
The statement comes as G7 leaders gather in France to discuss the ongoing conflict, signaling a potential shift toward diplomatic pressure to resolve the hostilities.
Speaking at the Group of Seven summit in Évian-les-Bains, France, on June 16, 2026 [1], Trump said Russia should negotiate a deal [2]. The comments followed a meeting between Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy [3].
"Russia should make a peace deal with Ukraine," Trump said [4].
The summit in Évian-les-Bains has served as a primary venue for world leaders to coordinate their response to the conflict. While some leaders have focused on the implementation of further sanctions, Trump's remarks emphasized a path toward a negotiated settlement [5].
"Russia should make a deal," Trump said [6].
The U.S. president's call for a peace deal follows discussions with Zelenskyy regarding the current state of the war. The meeting occurred amidst a broader G7 agenda that includes economic stability, and security in Europe [3].
Trump did not specify the terms of the deal he believes Russia should accept, but he said a diplomatic resolution is necessary to stop the fighting [2].
“"Russia should make a peace deal with Ukraine"”
Trump's public call for a peace deal at a G7 summit indicates a preference for diplomatic resolution over prolonged military attrition. By urging Russia to negotiate immediately after meeting with President Zelenskyy, the U.S. administration is attempting to position itself as a mediator capable of bringing both parties to the table, though the lack of specific terms leaves the viability of such a deal uncertain.
