U.S. President Donald Trump expressed optimism on Monday that a resolution to the conflict in Ukraine could be reached as early as today, following discussions with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and European leaders at the White House.
"I think we could reach a solution today," Trump told reporters, adding that a "final peace agreement is possible" and "could be achieved in the near future."
Trump indicated that Russia has agreed to security guarantees, a key component of any potential deal. He said his administration would "seek to establish a trilateral mechanism involving the U.S., Ukraine, and Russia," with discussions focusing on "who does what" and "the possibility of territorial exchanges."
While the president claimed that all parties "want an immediate ceasefire as we work toward lasting peace," he acknowledged that no such agreement has been implemented to date. Nonetheless, he expressed confidence that "together, we will reach an agreement to prevent further aggression against Ukraine."
President Zelenskiy, speaking to reporters, emphasized that "we all want to end this war and stop Russia," highlighting the importance of continued U.S. support. He also voiced support for the trilateral framework proposed by Trump, stating, "Ukraine would welcome President Trump's involvement."
Trump described the day as "very successful so far" and noted that Russian President Vladimir Putin "truly wants to do something" regarding a peace agreement.