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Trump says US ‘doing very well with Ukraine and Russia’ ahead of further peace talks

Trump has delivered a positive update on peace talks involving the US, Ukraine and Russia
Trump has delivered a positive update on peace talks involving the US, Ukraine and Russia (Getty)
  • Ukraine has reportedly agreed to a new proposal for a multi-tiered response to Russian violations of a future ceasefire agreement.
  • Officials told The Financial Times that Volodomyr Zelensky has agreed to a co-ordinated military response from the US and Europe if Russia violate the terms of the agreement.
  • If Russia were to breach the ceasefire, the proposal states this would prompt a response within 24 hours.
  • Trilateral peace talks involving the US are due to resume in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday.
  • US president Donald Trump has stated “I think we’re doing very well with Ukraine and Russia”, adding that it is the first time he can say that is the case.
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