Trump Meets Putin's Envoy, Hints at Major Ukraine Deal
US President Donald Trump met with Putin's envoy Kirill Dmitriev at the White House on Thursday, expressing optimism about a near-term agreement to end the war in Ukraine, which he said could encompass all of Europe. Trump declined to detail the conversation but confirmed he did not meet with the Ukrainian delegation present at the White House. He stated the potential deal would be "big" and "great," extending beyond Ukraine, while a six-day ceasefire in Oleshky allowed humanitarian aid delivery and evacuation of nearly 800 civilians. The meeting precedes trilateral US-Russia-Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi, with European capitals concerned about the scope of Trump's proposal. First Lady Melania Trump, who helped broker the Oleshky ceasefire, expressed hope it sparks broader peace.