President Donald Trump met privately with Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev at the White House on Thursday to discuss an agreement to end the war in Ukraine. The president declined to disclose details of the conversation but indicated a deal was close and could potentially involve the entire European continent.
Trump Predicts Broad Agreement Following Meeting
President Trump described the potential deal as a big, beautiful agreement
that he said would leave everyone thrilled
once concluded. Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office, he emphasized that the negotiations extend beyond the immediate conflict in Ukraine. It’s going to be a big agreement, and it’s going to involve more than Ukraine,
the president said. I could even say it might involve all of Europe.
⚡️Trump meets Russian envoy in Washington ahead of Ukraine peace talks, claims 'big, beautiful agreement' coming. U. S. President Donald Trump met with Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev on Nov. 5 ahead of upcoming peace talks between Ukraine, Moscow, and Washington.…
The president confirmed that he did not meet with the Ukrainian delegation that was also present at the White House on Thursday. While the White House did not provide details regarding the discussion with Dmitriev, the meeting occurred ahead of planned talks in Abu Dhabi scheduled for November 10 and 11, which are expected to involve representatives from Russia and Ukraine.
Humanitarian Mission in Oleshky
The Russian and Ukrainian delegations were at the White House to participate in a ceremony honoring First Lady Melania Trump for her role in brokering a six-day ceasefire in Oleshky. The humanitarian mission, which concluded on Sunday, allowed for the delivery of supplies and the evacuation of civilians from the Russian-controlled city.
"Now we must use the courage we brought to Oleshky to find common ground through a shared concern for the suffering of innocent people." ❤️@FLOTUS Melania Trump unites Russia and Ukraine following the historic ceasefire that she brokered in Oleshky. It's the first time in… pic.twitter.com/9jQ3zm038o
During the event, Dmitriev thanked the first lady for her distinguished humanitarian role
in securing the truce. The Ukrainian delegation, led by Davyd Arakhamia, head of President Volodymyr Zelensky’s parliamentary faction, and human rights ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets, presented the first lady with a gift. Arakhamia encouraged the first lady to continue her efforts, stating, Definitely we would like to ask you to keep going and to find new missions and to de-escalate more as much as possible.
Security Discussions in Brussels
While the White House event took place in Washington, Jared Kushner, acting as a US envoy, held discussions in Brussels with officials from Ukraine, NATO, and European partners. Kushner described the meetings as productive and substantive,
noting that the participants focused on security guarantees for Ukraine and a broader European security architecture.
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Bitcoin Falls Amid Military and Political Developments
The diplomatic activity follows significant military and political developments.
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Questions Regarding Future Negotiations
What is the purpose of the upcoming talks in Abu Dhabi?
The meetings scheduled for November 10 to 11 are intended to facilitate negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, with a US delegation serving as mediator.
Q: Putin right now kills Ukrainian civilians in their apartments, on buses, in schools. Did you bring that up? TRUMP: I did bring that up, and I always bring it up the other way. The other way they kill too. Russia is losing civilians also pic.twitter.com/FzrIi30xz3
What role has Kirill Dmitriev played in previous US-Russia relations?
Dmitriev, who runs Russia’s sovereign wealth fund, has been in contact with US officials. He has been involved in facilitating the release of American detainees, the reunification of Ukrainian children with their families, and humanitarian operations in Oleshky.
What are the next steps for international defense support?
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