Trump says Putin would accept European peacekeepers in Ukraine as part of potential deal to end war
The Hindu
President Trump suggests Putin would accept European peacekeepers in Ukraine to avoid World War, discusses rare earth minerals deal.
President Donald Trump said Russian leader Vladimir Putin would accept European peacekeepers in Ukraine as part of a potential deal to end Russia's war there.
Mr. Trump made the comments to reporters at the start of a meeting at the White House on Monday (February 24, 2025) with French President Emmanuel Macron on the third anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
“Yeah, he will accept it," Mr. Trump said. “I have asked him that question. Look, if we do this deal, he's not looking for World War.”
Earlier in the day, Mr. Trump said he was hopeful the U.S. and Ukraine would soon come to terms on a rare earth minerals deal after he met with fellow Group of Seven leaders for a virtual session on the third anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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