Donald Trump Working on a Deal to End the War in Ukraine, He Says

Trump's Peace Plan for Ukraine

• 🎯 Donald Trump announced that his plan to end the war in Ukraine has been fine-tuned.
• 🤝 US envoys, including special envoy Steve Witkoff and Secretary of the Army Dan Driscoll, are being sent to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian officials, respectively.
• 🇺🇦 President Zelenskyy has stated that Ukraine is ready to advance the US-backed framework for a peace deal.

Progress and Remaining Disagreements

• 📝 The original 28-point peace plan has been refined with input from both sides, with only a few remaining points of disagreement.
• 💬 Trump expressed optimism, stating, "I think we're getting very close to a deal."
• 🕊️ The White House is optimistic about reaching an agreement and sees the current situation as a good place to reach an agreement.

The War's Toll and European Security

• 💔 Over the last month, 25,000 soldiers have died in the conflict between Ukraine and Russia.
• 💥 Overnight, Ukraine faced one of its most intense assaults in months, with hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles causing destruction and power outages.
• 🌍 The defense of Ukraine is framed as crucial for European freedom, values, and security.

Future Engagements

• 🗓️ President Trump indicated he is open to talking with Putin and Zelenskyy once a deal is done or in the final stages.