Trump meets Putin envoy, predicts Ukraine peace deal soon
President Donald Trump met privately with Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev and predicted a Ukraine peace deal could emerge soon, following a White House event where Russian and Ukrainian officials appeared together. Trump declined to disclose details of the discussion but said the agreement could involve all of Europe. US officials held talks in Brussels on security guarantees with Ukraine and NATO partners, while a mediation session is scheduled in Abu Dhabi on November 10-11. The meeting followed a six-day ceasefire in Oleshky brokered by First Lady Melania Trump, who hosted both delegations. Democrats won control of Congress in Tuesday's midterm elections, potentially increasing pressure on Trump's Russia policies.