President Donald Trump has boldly suggested that the war in Ukraine could end in a matter of weeks, as he met with French President Emmanuel Macron at the White House. Trump’s comments came as the two leaders discussed the ongoing conflict, U.S.-European relations, and future trade policies.
Trump revealed that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was expected to visit Washington in the coming days to finalize an agreement for sharing Ukraine’s natural resources, which he hopes will serve as the basis for U.S. security guarantees. While details of the agreement remain sparse, Trump expressed optimism that the deal would benefit both nations, particularly in securing Ukraine’s vast natural wealth and resources, including rare earth minerals.
“I’ll be meeting with President Zelensky,” Trump stated during the Oval Office meeting. “He may come in this week or next to sign the agreement, which would be nice. I’d love to meet him.” The visit is seen as a potential turning point in U.S.-Ukraine relations, following a brief period of tension when Zelensky refused to sign an earlier draft that gave the U.S. control over a significant portion of Ukraine’s resources.
The U.S. president further stated that Russian President Vladimir Putin would have “no problem” with European peacekeeping troops in Ukraine, a proposal that has been floated by various European leaders, including Sir Keir Starmer. “I think we could end it within weeks, if we’re smart,” Trump said, expressing confidence that a peace agreement could be reached quickly if handled strategically.
However, Russia has firmly rejected the idea of European peacekeeping forces in Ukraine. Despite this, Trump maintained that Putin was willing to accept such a proposal, suggesting that the Russian leader is not seeking further
