President of the United State of America, Donald Trump says Ukraine is ready to begin peace negotiations “as soon as possible”, with strong signals Russia is also ready for a deal.
During an address to Congress, the US president read aloud a letter he said he’d received from Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky, which was similar to a message posted on X earlier in the day
Trump could soon see Zelensky back in Washington, as a French government spokesperson says Emmanuel Macron is now considering another visit to the White House with the Ukrainian leader and Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer
While Donald Trump switched to a more conciliatory tone, he’s shown no sign he’ll end the pause of military aid – our diplomatic correspondent James Landale writes
Meanwhile, the UK defence secretary is flying to Washington for a meeting with his US counterpart on Thursday – Ukraine is expected to be top of the agenda.
SOURCE: BBC.COM
