Russia-Ukraine war: Trump hints at 'big progress' on Russia ahead of Zelenskyy meet

American President Donald Trump on Sunday took to Truth Social saying that there is a 'big progress' on Russia. This comes a day after his meeting with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin to discuss a deal on Ukraine.

"BIG PROGRESS ON RUSSIA. STAY TUNED! President DJT," Trump wrote.



The meeting between the US and Russian leaders had ended without an agreement to halt Moscow’s Ukraine invasion, leaving European governments debating how next to increase pressure on the Kremlin.

The two presidents held three hours of talks, after which both sides pointed to areas of agreement but reported no breakthrough on ending the conflict that has killed tens of thousands and devastated Ukraine.

After the talks in Alaska, Trump and Putin appeared before reporters to give statements but declined to take questions.
“We’re not there yet, but we’ve made progress. There’s no deal until there’s a deal,” Trump said.

He described the meeting as “extremely productive” and said “many points” had been agreed, though he gave no details.

“There are just a very few that are left, some are not that significant, one is probably the most significant,” he added, without giving specifics.

Trump had taken to Truth Social after holding talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin at a high-stakes summit in Alaska, and then spoke with Ukraine President Zelenskyy and other European leaders.

“A great and very successful day in Alaska! The meeting with President Vladimir Putin of Russia went very well, as did a late night phone call with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine, and various European Leaders, including the highly respected Secretary General of NATO. It was determined by all that the best way to end the horrific war between Russia and Ukraine is to go directly to a Peace Agreement, which would end the war, and not a mere Ceasefire Agreement, which often times do not hold up," Trump wrote on his Truth Social account.

Trump's call with Zelenskyy

Trump said Zelenskyy would be coming to the Oval Office in Washington on Monday afternoon, and if everything worked out, another meeting with President Putin would then be scheduled. He added that potentially millions of lives could be saved and thanked people for their attention to the matter.

Zelenskyy said he will travel to Washington on Monday, while European leaders convened lengthy discussions on Saturday after Trump briefed them on the summit.

According to White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, Trump had a “lengthy call” with Zelensky while flying back to Washington. A European Commission spokesperson said British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen later joined the call.

Zelenskyy said Trump told him about the “main points” of the Alaska summit. “On Monday, I will meet with President Trump in Washington, DC, to discuss all of the details regarding ending the killing and the war,” he said. “I am grateful for the invitation.”