Trump Says He Held Phone Calls on Ending the War in Ukraine, More Planned

US President Donald Trump said on 7 November that he held phone calls today aimed at ending Russia's war in Ukraine, with more to follow tomorrow. He made the remarks to journalists in comments broadcast by the White House. Trump claimed that, for the first time, both Ukraine and Russia are ready to reach an agreement.

What Trump said

According to the president, calls took place today and further ones are scheduled for tomorrow. He also mentioned that a meeting is due on Monday and Tuesday. Trump did not say who he had spoken with.

The US president has repeatedly described a possible settlement as a "very large deal". The source does not specify what exactly it might include.

Background

Earlier, Trump stated that a new large-scale agreement concerning Ukraine could be concluded soon and might affect all of Europe. Separately, Jared Kushner, special envoy of the US president, said that next week the United States will host trilateral talks involving Ukraine and the Russian Federation.

The statement does not detail which issues the talks will address or what format the planned meeting will take.