Trump predicts 'big deal' with Russia on Ukraine and Europe

US President Donald Trump has predicted a "very big" deal with Russia that could affect not only Ukraine but potentially "all of Europe," following an unannounced meeting with Kremlin advisor Kirill Dmitriyev at the White House. Trump declined to disclose details of the discussion but stated an agreement is forthcoming, calling it "a big, beautiful deal." The Kremlin declined to comment, while Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner said talks in Brussels covered security guarantees for Ukraine and a broader European security architecture. A trilateral meeting between Kyiv, Moscow, and Washington is scheduled next week in Abu Dhabi, the first in months. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stressed that European involvement is essential for negotiations, while Russia continues to demand Ukraine's neutrality and the complete Donbass region.