Trump and Putin Near Deal on Ukraine and European Security

President Donald Trump claims the US and Russia are nearing a comprehensive agreement that would not only resolve the war in Ukraine but also shape the security situation for "all of Europe." On Thursday, Trump received Russia's chief negotiator, Kirill Dmitriev, for a closed-door meeting in the Oval Office. Ukraine's chief negotiator, David Arakhamia, was in the White House for another event the same day but was denied access to the discussions, according to the Washington Post. Trump told reporters the deal would be "enormous" and cover more than just Ukraine, potentially encompassing the entire continent. The meeting coincided with Jared Kushner's visit to Brussels to discuss security guarantees and a broader European security architecture, though Kyiv and European capitals remain concerned about being excluded from negotiations.