Alaska: The US President Donald Trump stated today that he believes a deal to end the Russia-Ukraine war is very close, emphasizing that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky now bears the responsibility to advance this process.

According to Qatar News Agency, Trump, speaking to Fox News after his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska, explained that the burden now rests on Zelensky to build on the recent Spound summit and ensure an agreement is reached to end Russia’s military campaign, which has been ongoing in Ukraine for three years. He stressed that Zelensky must take the lead, while also noting that European countries should contribute in some capacity. Trump added that if there is another meeting, he would attend.

Trump also mentioned the necessity for Ukraine to be ready to agree, acknowledging the possibility that it might not. He urged Zelensky to strike a deal and revealed that Zelensky and Putin are expected to hold their own meeting soon in an attempt to reach a ceasefire.

Trump noted that his negotiations with Putin covered issues such as NATO, security arrangements, and territorial matters, which he described as straightforward.

The US and Russian presidents had met at Elmendorf-Richardson Air Base in Alaska to discuss ways to stop the war between Moscow and Kyiv. Both leaders described their talks as highly productive.