Sara Guglielmetti US President Donald Trump said that thanks to him, a peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine is very close. The details.
War in Ukraine, Trump: "Peace agreement close thanks to me"
Donald Trump has made it known that he believes the personal hatred between Volodymyr Zelensky and Vladimir Putin is one of the main obstacles to ending the war in Ukraine.
However, the Tycoon also said that in his opinion the peace agreement is now close "because of me ." During an interview with CBS News , the US president reiterated that the war in Ukraine would never have begun if he had been in the White House.
When asked which of the two leaders he considers more trustworthy, Trump responded by asserting that he has good relations with both. The tycoon also acknowledged that Zelensky's hostility was understandable, "given that it was Russia that invaded Ukraine ," but also claimed that Putin had been shown disrespect during the first meeting between the two leaders.
Trump warns Zelensky: "Ukraine will have a different configuration."
Donald Trump has stated that a peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine is close. During the interview, he also warned Zelensky, saying: "I believe we will be able to conclude it, I believe it will happen, but Ukraine will end up with a slightly different configuration ." The US president did not clarify what changes he was referring to, nor whether the reference concerns territorial borders, security conditions, or other aspects of a possible peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine. Trump's comments come just as the diplomatic meeting in Abu Dhabi approaches, where talks between representatives of Washington, Moscow, and Kiev are scheduled. The talks are scheduled for November 10 and 11, 2026.