US President Donald Trump has said a possible peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine could involve other European countries as well. His remarks came after a meeting at the White House with Russian President Vladimir Putin's envoy, Kirill Dmitriev.
Trump said both Russia and Ukraine appeared willing to reach a settlement for the first time since the war began. Describing the proposed agreement as a major deal, he said, "I think it's going to be a very big settlement. I think it's going to involve all of Europe."
-
Indian Markets Turning Corner After Two Tough Years, Says Sandeep Tandon -
NDTV Profit Ignite 2026: Experts See Opportunity In Equities, Stay Bullish For Long-Term -
Buy Right, Sit Tight Does Not Work for Individual Stocks, Says Dinshaw Irani -
'Worst Is Behind': Quant MF Sees Market Bottom, Flags 'Extreme Euphoria' In Midcaps -
India's Mutual Fund Industry Could Become A $1 Trillion Opportunity, Say Fund Managers -
'Foreign Investors Are Baraatis': Raamdeo Agrawal's Take On LTCG Tax -
Stay Invested Through Market Cycles: Raamdeo Agrawal at NDTV Profit Ignite -
Ramesh Damani Remains Bullish On India For Next 20-30 Years, Sees Bargains Amid Market Weakness -
CAS Came After A Long Consultation Process: SEBI Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey AT NDTV PROFIT IGNITE -
Aim To Cut FPI Onboarding Time From Mth To Five Days: SEBI Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey AT NDTV PROFI
Trump Signals Progress in Russia-Ukraine Negotiations
Referring to ongoing discussions, phone calls and diplomatic meetings, he suggested that negotiations were moving towards a potentially significant agreement.
Trump said that, for the first time, both Russia and Ukraine appeared willing to come to common ground.
His comments indicate that Washington is considering a broader diplomatic framework rather than limiting negotiations to a bilateral agreement between Moscow and Kyiv.
European Participation Could Shape Peace Agreement
Although he did not provide specific details about the proposed framework or the countries that could participate. Highlighting the potential scope of the proposed settlement, Trump suggested that European countries could play an important role in the agreement.
The potential involvement of Europe could make the negotiations more complex, particularly given the continent's security concerns and its role in supporting Ukraine throughout the conflict.
Trump Urges Both Sides to End the War
Trump said Russia and Ukraine had lost around 25,000 people, mostly soldiers, in the previous month. He described the deaths as unnecessary and said he wanted the fighting to end.
He also said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy would need to be willing to negotiate, adding that both sides would have to cooperate for a settlement to be reached.
ALSO READ: Secret Memo, an Alleged Romance and China: The Questions Surrounding Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang
However, it remains unclear whether Moscow and Kyiv will agree to the terms of a proposed peace deal.
Essential Business Intelligence, Sharp Market Insights, Practical Personal Finance Advice, Daily Fuel, Gold and Silver Prices and Latest Stories — On NDTV Profit.