Trump Expects 'Very Big' Deal with Russia on Ukraine That Could Encompass All of Europe

U.S. President Donald Trump made notable and controversial remarks regarding the trajectory of the war in Ukraine, projecting that an imminent and "very big" deal with Russia would be reached. He affirmed that the prospective settlement could transcend the boundaries of the Ukrainian crisis to encompass the entire European continent, sparking widespread anticipation across political and public spheres in France and throughout Europe concerning the direct implications such a course could have on regional security and stability.

Meeting with Putin's Envoy at the White House

Speaking to reporters, Trump revealed that he held a meeting with Kirill Dmitriev, an envoy of his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, who visited the White House at the invitation of First Lady Melania Trump. In contrast, the U.S. President explained that he did not hold any discussions with the Ukrainian delegation, which had also been invited to attend an event marking a ceasefire overseen by Melania Trump in Oleshky.

Commenting on the potential settlement, Trump said: "It's going to be a big deal and it's going to involve more than Ukraine. It's going to be very big. It's going to go well beyond Ukraine, and I would say it could encompass all of Europe." He added in a confident tone: "It will be a wonderful, beautiful deal, and everyone will be happy with it."

Upcoming Negotiations and European Anticipation

These remarks come ahead of scheduled talks between Russia and Ukraine on November 10 and 11 in the UAE capital, Abu Dhabi, under U.S. auspices, in an effort to find a path toward ending the armed conflict. Trump has recently taken noticeable steps toward rapprochement with Moscow, including concluding a deal for the supply of Russian diesel and exempting the Russian energy sector from new sanctions packages. These measures are being closely watched by residents and citizens across European countries, particularly France, due to their potential impact on energy security and the cost of living.

Trump's statements have also raised concerns and questions in several European capitals allied with Washington through NATO. In this context, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, following the Democratic victories in the U.S. midterm elections, expressed hope that the new Congress taking office in January would exert "more pressure on Russia."

Possibility of a Trilateral Summit Bringing Together Trump, Putin, and Xi

For its part, the Kremlin emphasized that Trump "remains in office." Russian presidential spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated: "We sincerely hope that he continues his efforts aimed at bringing about peace." Meanwhile, the possibility has emerged of a meeting bringing Trump together with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping during his upcoming visit to China in less than two weeks to attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit.