Afghanistan, Aug. 16 -- U.S. President Donald Trump urged Ukraine to pursue a direct peace deal with Russia, bypassing a ceasefire stage, as European allies pledged continued support for Kyiv.
U.S. President Donald Trump has said Ukraine should move directly toward a peace agreement with Russia rather than pursuing a temporary ceasefire, a stance that marks a shift in approach.
Reuters reported on Saturday, August 16, that Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed negotiators from both sides should focus on a direct pathway to a final settlement, bypassing interim truce arrangements favored by Ukraine and its European partners.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky responded by announcing he will travel to Washington on Monday f...