Trump pushes Ukraine peace talks, calls Russia's actions positive

United States President Donald Trump has claimed on Thursday that negotiations between Ukraine and Russia are making significant progress, emphasising that Russia had behaved constructively in the process (via Reuters).

During a meeting at the White House with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Trump suggested that a potential agreement could hold, dismissing concerns that Russian President Vladimir Putin might launch another invasion.

Starmer, meanwhile, pressed for an American security guarantee to support any European forces involved in a peacekeeping effort, aligning with Trump's broader diplomatic push since taking office. While details remain scarce, Trump indicated that discussions on peacekeeping would come only after a final deal was reached.

As a sign of growing engagement, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is set to visit Washington to finalise an agreement on Ukraine's mineral resources, which Trump framed as a crucial safeguard for the country's future. For now, it remains to be seen whether diplomacy will deliver a lasting peace.