Donald Trump claims that the peace agreement in Ukraine is “very close” after the French President Emmanuel Macron

The US President Donald Trump expressed the hope that the Russia’s war in Ukraine was approaching an end, as he met with French President Emmanuel Macron (February 24), marking the third anniversary of the invasion.

“It seems that we are very close,” Trump told reporters at the beginning of his bilateral meeting with Macron. He added that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy could visit Washington immediately after this week or next to sign an economic agreement.

Trump floats European steps in Ukraine

ATU he said Russian President Vladimir Putin would accept European keepers in Ukraine to help maintain stability in a post-war scenario.

“Yes, it will accept it,” Trump said. “I asked him this question. Look, if we do this business, they are not looking for more war.”

Macron underlines the need for security guarantees

Macron emphasized the importance of ensuring a long -term peace, telling reporters: “We need to have guarantees for a solid peace. This is a very important moment for Europe. ”

The Critical Mineral Agreement in Ukraine

Trump emphasized the significance of an economic Agreement to give US access to critical minerals in Ukraine. The agreement, according to Trump, would help repay some of the $ 180 billion in American aid sent to Kiev since the beginning of the war.

ZelenskyyInitially resistant to agreement, he asked for stronger security insurance for Ukraine. “We make great progress,” he said on X, adding: “We want a good economic business to be part of a true security guarantee system for Ukraine.”

UN General Assembly rejects US resolution

Against the background of these high -level discussions, US failed to ensure the approval of the UN General Assembly for a resolution demanding the cessation of war without mentioning the Russian aggression. Instead, the assembly adopted a Ukrainian resolution supported by the European, which requested Russia’s immediate withdrawal from Ukraine.

Future meeting with the Prime Minister of the UK

ATU He is scheduled to meet with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday (February 27), a key moment, because European leaders are looking for clarity on changing America’s foreign policy under Trump’s leadership.