Trump Ukraine peace deal
Trump Announces Progress on Ukraine Peace Deal Following "Very Good Talks" with Zelensky and European Leaders
Dec 16, 2025 09:06 am CST
US President Donald Trump claims a deal to end Russia's war in Ukraine is "closer than ever" after discussions with President Zelensky and European leaders. The potential agreement includes proposals for a multinational peacekeeping force, robust US-backed security guarantees similar to NATO's Article Five, and a 800,000-strong Ukrainian military, though disagreements remain over territorial concessions to Russia.
Europe Fears 'Ugly Deal' as Trump Pushes to End Ukraine War Without Weakening Russia
Dec 02, 2025 03:47 pm CST
As Donald Trump advances efforts to end the Ukraine conflict, European leaders worry about a potential settlement that fails to weaken Russia and may jeopardize continental security. The absence of European representatives in U.S.-Ukraine-Russia negotiations highlights Europe's limited leverage despite providing billions in aid to Ukraine, while concerns grow about NATO's future and possible Russian territorial gains.