Trump meets Putin envoy Dmitriev at White House, skips Ukrainian officials
The gist
US President Donald Trump said he met Putin envoy Kirill Dmitriev at the White House on Thursday.
Trump says a deal is coming that may involve all of Europe.
How it unfolded
- Nov 5, 2026Trump said he met Putin's special envoy Kirill Dmitriev at the White House on Thursday.
- Nov 5, 2026Trump said he did not meet with Ukrainian officials who were also visiting the White House.
- Nov 5, 2026Trump said an agreement is coming that will involve more than Ukraine, possibly all of Europe.
Key terms
- envoy
- A senior official appointed to represent a government on a specific issue or portfolio, often reporting to a secretary of state or president.
- ceasefire
- A temporary agreement between warring sides to suspend aggressive actions, often mediated by a third party.
Source: Wikipedia