US President Donald Trump has said that his administration is close to finalizing an agreement to end the ongoing Russia–Ukraine war.
Speaking at a Thanksgiving event at the White House, President Trump noted that thousands of soldiers have been killed in the conflict, but “extraordinary progress” has now been made on a proposed peace deal aimed at bringing the war to an end.
Trump said his administration had helped stop eight conflicts in nine months, and efforts were now underway to halt another war.
He also shared an update on social media regarding Ukraine, stating that he had instructed his special representative, Steve Witkoff, to travel to Moscow for a meeting with the Russian President. According to Trump, only a few outstanding issues remain before an agreement can be finalized.
The White House also confirmed the significant progress, saying that while the peace framework had advanced, several “delicate points” still required further negotiations.
A few days earlier, U.S. and Ukrainian officials held talks in Geneva on a 28-point American peace proposal, after which both sides agreed to continue working on a new framework.
It is worth noting that President Trump has given Ukraine a deadline of November 27 to accept the peace agreement.