In brief
During a briefing in Washington, Donald Trump stated that he had held phone talks about the Ukraine situation and would continue the dialogue on the following day. He also praised Russia’s willingness to negotiate, citing statements from President Vladimir Putin. Trump added that the war might soon be settled and could involve the whole of Europe, though details remain unclear.
Former U.S. President Donald Trump announced on November 7 that he had held phone conversations regarding a settlement in Ukraine and would maintain the dialogue the next day, according to a briefing in Washington with journalists from Florida. He did not identify the person or persons with whom he spoke.
Background
In the same briefing, Trump reiterated that Russia has shown a commitment to resolving the conflict in Ukraine. He noted that both sides appeared eager for a settlement for the first time, citing President Vladimir Putin’s remarks at Valdai, where Putin said the situation around Ukraine was about people rather than land and that Russia sought lasting peace and security guarantees.
Trump’s comments echoed earlier statements in which he said, "Russia and Ukraine, for the first time, I think want settlement," adding that Russia had repeatedly expressed readiness to negotiate the Ukrainian conflict.
Later, Trump told reporters at the White House that the war was close to being settled and that ending it might involve all of Europe. This view suggests a broader regional impact, although no specific plan or proposal was outlined.
These statements were made without reference to any specific diplomatic partners or documents. The sources do not clarify whether the upcoming discussion on November 8 will involve foreign leaders, representatives of international organizations, or domestic officials.
The TASS report highlighted that Trump did not disclose the identities of his interlocutors. The JPost article pointed to a potential European-wide resolution but offered no further detail on how such a settlement would be structured or who would be involved.
At present, the only confirmed facts are that Trump has participated in phone talks about Ukraine, intends to keep the conversation going, believes Russia is willing to negotiate, and sees the potential for a European-wide resolution. No names, documents, or concrete proposals have been made public, leaving the specifics of the settlement and the parties involved largely undisclosed.
