UMVA has learned that President Trump plans to shift his focus to resolving the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, now that a deal with Iran has been finalized.
In a bilateral meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron, Trump revealed that he had spoken with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin via phone on Sunday, expressing optimism about the possibility of a resolution.
The development comes as Ukraine continues to face intense attacks from Russia, with over 60 missiles launched at the capital city of Kyiv on Sunday, resulting in four fatalities and 28 injuries.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned the attack, stating that a total of 70 missiles and 611 drones were used against Ukraine, with the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra, the oldest Orthodox Christian monastery in Ukraine, being among the targets.
Despite the ongoing violence, Trump remains hopeful about the prospect of a peaceful resolution, saying, "I think they're both open to it. Now that this is finished, we're going to be focusing on that, see if we can get that one done."
The US is set to play a significant role in the peace process, with Vice President JD Vance leading the US delegation to an official ceremony in Switzerland on Friday, where a memorandum of understanding to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz will be signed.
Trump's comments suggest a renewed effort to address the conflict, which has resulted in an estimated 25,000 deaths per month, mostly soldiers, and sparked concerns about the humanitarian crisis unfolding in the region.
Earlier this month, Zelensky had called for face-to-face negotiations with Putin, and Trump had responded positively, saying, "I think it would be great if they met" and urging them to "get it done."
The House of Representatives has recently passed legislation approving an additional $9 billion in aid to Ukraine and imposing harsh sanctions on Russia, with 18 Republicans voting in favor of the measure.
