Trump pushes Ukraine to accept Moscow-friendly deal by December

President Trump is reportedly pressuring Ukraine to accept a deal favorable to Moscow, with the goal of reaching an agreement before December. This follows his recent shift against Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, which the Kremlin views as a major success. Experts suggest Trump aims to force a settlement by the time of the G20 summit in Miami, where he has invited Putin. Analysts believe Putin is exploiting Trump's concerns about approval ratings and energy prices ahead of the midterm elections, with some saying Trump fundamentally believes Ukraine cannot win the war. Reports indicate Trump is determined to impose a peace agreement that would require Kyiv to cede eastern territories, with the US arguing Kyiv could profit from such a deal. Putin has also proposed a trilateral summit with Trump and Xi Jinping to negotiate an end to the war on Moscow's terms.