President of the United States, Donald Trump, has revealed new details about ongoing efforts to end the Russia–Ukraine war, emphasizing that he will meet both Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy only when a final peace agreement is nearly complete.
Speaking on recent diplomatic developments, Trump said the past week brought “extraordinary progress” in negotiations, although a few unresolved points still prevent a full breakthrough.
“Significant Progress” Reported in Peace Negotiations
According to Trump, his team has made substantial advancements toward finalizing what he described as an improved version of a 28-point U.S.-drafted Peace Plan.
“During the past week, my team has made extraordinary progress toward ending the war between Russia and Ukraine (a war that, according to Trump, “would NEVER have started if I had been President”).
He added that 25,000 soldiers died in the last month, underlining the urgency for an agreement.
High-Level Envoys Dispatched to Moscow and Kyiv
Trump confirmed that:
- Special Envoy Steve Witkoff is meeting President Putin in Moscow,
- while Secretary of the Army Dan Driscoll is holding talks with Ukrainian officials.
He stated that he will be briefed closely by Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, and White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles.
Trump: Meeting Both Leaders Only at the Final Stage
Trump stressed that he is ready to meet Zelenskyy and Putin personally, but only when the peace deal is final or in its final stage of negotiation.
“I look forward to meeting President Zelenskyy and President Putin soon, but ONLY when the agreement to end this war is FINAL or in its final stages,” he wrote, calling on all sides to hope for a swift and lasting peace.
The U.S. president concluded by thanking the public for their attention to what he called a “very important issue”, expressing hope that peace can be achieved as soon as possible.
