Trump may pressure Ukraine to reach Russia peace deal by 2026
President Donald Trump may intensify pressure on Ukraine to reach an agreement ending the war with Russia by the end of 2026, according to The Atlantic, citing sources. The magazine reports that Ukraine's prospects hinge on US midterm election results, potential Trump meetings with Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping in November, and the December G20 summit at Trump's golf course. Trump reportedly dreams of presiding over a peace-signing between Putin and Zelensky, even if forcing Ukraine's consent. Kyiv officials anonymously expressed fears that Washington might negotiate Ukraine's future without its participation, a concern shared in the West. The Atlantic warns that an eight-week push could result in capitulation rather than genuine negotiations.