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US President Donald Trump described Friday’s Alaskatalks with Russian President Vladimir Putin as “very well,” stressing that onlya comprehensive “Peace Agreement” can bring the war in Ukraine to an end.
Trump, who had earlier demanded a ceasefire fromPutin, wrote Saturday on Truth Social that the decision was made followinglate-night calls with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and severalEuropean leaders, stating, “A mere Ceasefire Agreement, often times do not holdup.”
He confirmed plans to host Zelenskyy at the WhiteHouse on August 18, noting that a follow-up meeting with Putin was underconsideration.
Meanwhile, European leaders endorsed Trump’s push in ajoint declaration signed by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen,European Council President Antonio Costa, French President Emmanuel Macron,Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz,British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Finnish President Alexander Stubb, andPolish Prime Minister Donald Tusk.
The officials emphasized that the next phase mustinvolve direct negotiations with Zelenskyy, expressing readiness to support atrilateral summit between the United States, Ukraine, and Russia. They furtherinsisted that any resolution provide “ironclad security guarantees” for Kyiv,affirming that “Russia cannot have a veto against Ukraine’s pathway to EU andNATO.”
Thank you @POTUS for the update on discussions in Alaska.The EU is working closely with @ZelenskyyUA and the United States to reach a just and lasting peace. Strong security guarantees that protect Ukrainian and European vital security interests are essential.
— Ursula von der Leyen (@vonderleyen) August 16, 2025Zelenskyy, for his part, urged Trump to tightensanctions on Russia if the trilateral meeting does not take place, posting onX, “If Russia tries to evade an honest end to the war. Sanctions are aneffective tool.”
Today, following a conversation with President Trump, we further coordinated positions with European leaders. The positions are clear. A real peace must be achieved, one that will be lasting, not just another pause between Russian invasions.Killings must stop as soon as…
— Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) August 16, 2025Hence then, the article about trump pushes peace agreement to end russia ukraine war was published today ( ) and is available on SHAFAQ NEWS ( Iraq ) The editorial team at PressBee has edited and verified it, and it may have been modified, fully republished, or quoted. You can read and follow the updates of this news or article from its original source.
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