Trump says resolution to Ukraine war 'getting closer' after talks with Putin and Zelenskyy
U.S. President Donald Trump claims that a resolution to the war in Ukraine is nearing following recent discussions with leaders Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Despite this optimism, the conflict continues with ongoing military strikes, and the administration plans to address the issue at an upcoming NATO summit in Turkey.
Why it matters
The potential for a diplomatic breakthrough in a major geopolitical conflict has significant implications for global security and international relations.
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday (July 6, 2026) that a resolution to the more than four-year-old war in Ukraine is “getting closer than people realize” and that he will talk about Ukraine during talks in Turkey this week at a NATO summit.
The article reports on claims made by the U.S. President while simultaneously noting the ongoing violence and skepticism from other parties.
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