Trump says end of war in Ukraine is very close
US President Donald Trump said he believes the war in Ukraine is close to ending and expressed optimism about a possible settlement between Russia and Ukraine. His remarks echoed recent comments made by Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Reuters
May 13, 2026
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to the press, ahead of departing the White House for Joint Base Andrews en route to Beijing, China, in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 12, 2026.
Evelyn Hockstein/Reuters
President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that the war in Ukraine is very close to ending and he believes there will be a settlement between Russia and Ukraine.
"The end of the war in Ukraine I really think it's getting very close," Trump told reporters as he left the White House for a trip to China. Trump's comments echoed those made by Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday.
-Reporting by Gram Slattery and Doina Chiacu; Editing by Michelle Nichols/Reuters
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