Trump may pressure Ukraine to reach Russia peace deal by end of 2026
US President Donald Trump may increase pressure on Ukraine to secure a deal ending the war with Russia by the end of 2026, The Atlantic reports. The outlet says Ukraine’s prospects could be shaped by US midterm elections and possible November talks involving Trump, Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping.
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US President Donald Trump may increase pressure on Ukraine to secure an agreement ending the war with Russia by the end of 2026, The Atlantic reports.
The outlet says Ukraine’s prospects could be affected by the results of US midterm elections and possible November talks involving Trump, Russian leader Vladimir Putin and Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
G20 summit as a possible venue
Trump is also placing hopes in the G20 summit, scheduled for December at a golf course owned by the US president. The report does not say that an agreement has been reached or that a talks format has been confirmed.
The Atlantic writes that Trump’s advisers describe his desire to stand alongside Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as they sign a peace deal. The outlet says he may pressure Kyiv to achieve that outcome.
Kyiv fears talks without Ukraine
A Ukrainian official told the publication anonymously that Kyiv fears Washington could negotiate Ukraine’s future without Ukrainian participation. The Atlantic says Western countries are also concerned about the possibility of discussing Ukraine’s future without its representatives.
Another Ukrainian official said there were fears that the world could be divided into spheres of influence. The outlet cautions that an attempt to reach a deal within the next eight weeks could place significant pressure on Ukraine.
What we know
- Trump may pressure Ukraine to reach a deal with Russia by the end of 2026.
- Possible talks between Trump, Putin and Xi Jinping are expected in November.
- The G20 summit is scheduled for December at a golf course owned by Trump.
- Kyiv fears Washington could discuss Ukraine’s future without its participation.
- The Atlantic warns that Ukraine could face major pressure over the next eight weeks.
Trust: Single source
- The story relies on one publisher. A second independent confirmation has not been established from the cited sources.
- Sources: Українська правда.
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