Trump says the chance of a deal is very high

Trump: Ukraine has difficult problems and corruption, but the chance of a deal is very high now

President of the United States Donald Trump said that Ukraine faces a number of serious internal problems, including corruption, which, in his words, is «not helpful» for the negotiation process. At the same time, he stressed that there is now a «good chance» of reaching a peace agreement.

«There are complex problems in Ukraine»

Speaking to journalists, Trump noted that corruption risks in Ukraine remain a significant factor that complicates the achievement of agreements and implementation of plans discussed in the trilateral format.

«Ukraine has some difficult problems, there is a corruption situation that is not helpful.», - said the US president.

The deal opportunity is «the highest ever»

Despite the criticism, Trump emphasised that there are now real opportunity, We hope that the parties will be able to reach a framework agreement.

«There is a good chance that we will be able to conclude a deal.», - He said, adding that he did not set any deadline for the completion of the negotiations.

Vitkoff to meet with Putin this week

Trump confirmed that the American businessman and mediator Steven Witkoff is to meet with the Russian president Putin already this week.
However, the exact date of the American leader did not name.

The meeting is part of a broader diplomatic process that is taking place in parallel with the Ukrainian-American consultations in Miami.

Context.

Trump's statement came amid active attempts by Washington to agree with Kyiv on the key parameters of the peace plan, including the issue of territories and security guarantees.
Ukraine insists that no decisions can contradict the Constitution and the will of the Ukrainian people.