Trump says close to Ukraine deal with Putin
The gist
US President Donald Trump said he was "very close" to settling Russia-Ukraine after meeting Putin's envoy Kirill Dmitriev.
Talks move to Abu Dhabi next week, with no deal details given.
How it unfolded
- Oct 27, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026A six-day truce in Oleshky, brokered with help from First Lady Melania Trump, allowed nearly 800 civilians to be evacuated and critical food and medical supplies to be delivered.
- Nov 5, 2026Ukraine attacked another key oil refinery supplying Moscow, hours before Melania Trump was to host both sides at the White House.
- Nov 5, 2026Trump held an unscheduled White House meeting with Kirill Dmitriev, Putin's special envoy; Melania Trump hosted Russian and Ukrainian representatives, and Trump did not attend that event.
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.
- NATO
- An intergovernmental military alliance of member states bound to collective defense against outside attack.
- truce
- A temporary agreement between warring sides to suspend aggressive actions, often mediated by a third party.
Source: Wikipedia