U.S. President Donald Trump has asserted that negotiations to end the Russia-Ukraine war are “very close” to a deal, amid a fresh push for a peace settlement. In a social media post, Trump claimed that approximately 25,000 soldiers had been killed in the conflict over the past month, not a single week, arguing this high casualty rate increases the urgency for a negotiated truce.
The White House is reportedly coordinating parallel diplomatic efforts, with envoys slated to meet officials in both Moscow and Kyiv. While President Trump expresses optimism, European leaders, including French President Emmanuel Macron, have voiced skepticism regarding Russia’s current willingness to agree to a genuine ceasefire. Discussions continue, focusing on a U.S.-backed framework, but key disagreements over territorial concessions remain unresolved.
