Trump says Russia-Ukraine war will end soon, deal could involve the whole of Europe

After meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin’s special envoy today, U.S. President Trump said that he is very close to resolving the Russia-Ukraine issue and will reach a major agreement that is not limited to Ukraine and may involve the entire Europe. He also said, "We will soon bring it (the Russo-Ukrainian war) to an end."

Trump accepted a joint interview with the media after signing a proclamation in the Oval Office of the White House this afternoon. In the live broadcast, you can see a red hat on Trump's desk with the word "VETO" (VETO) written on it.

Trump's Republican Party suffered a major defeat in the U.S. midterm elections held this week, and the Democratic Party won dominance in the Senate and House of Representatives in the new Congress. Trump has said he looks forward to cooperating with the Democratic Party, but he has also emphasized that he will use the president's veto power if necessary.

When asked by the media this afternoon about the progress of the Russia-Ukraine peace agreement, he said: "I think we are very close to resolving the Russia-Ukraine issue."

Trump also confirmed that he had met with the visiting Russian presidential envoy earlier, but would not disclose the content of the conversation. He only said that a major agreement will be reached, and the scope will not be limited to Ukraine, but may involve the entire Europe. "This will be a great, beautiful agreement, and everyone will be extremely excited," but did not provide more details.

"I think we will bring it (the Russo-Ukrainian war) to an end very soon," he said.

The Russia-Ukraine war has lasted for more than four years. US first lady Melania recently brokered a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine in the Russian-controlled town of Oreshki in southern Ukraine. She met with representatives of Russia and Ukraine at the White House today.

According to a White House statement, the visiting Russian personnel include Russian Presidential Advisor for International Economic Cooperation Dmitriev.

Foreign media previously reported that negotiators from Ukraine, Russia and the United States are preparing to meet in Abu Dhabi from the 10th to the 11th. This will be the first time that the three parties have gathered for negotiations since February this year.

The recent improvement in relations between Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin has sparked concerns that the United States may turn its back on Kiev, and the talks have rekindled hopes for peace.