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Trump Vows Russia Trip, Says Ukraine War Nearing End

5/13/2026

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President Donald Trump announced he would travel to Russia if necessary, said the Ukraine war is nearing an end, and denied any agreement granting Russia the entire Donbas region.
U.S.-mediated Ukraine-Russia negotiations have stalled for over two months as Washington shifts attention to Iran.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said talks are not a Moscow priority, while both sides remain divided over territorial demands.

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President Donald Trump announced he would travel to Russia if necessary, said the Ukraine war is nearing an end, and denied any agreement granting Russia the entire Donbas region.
U.S.-mediated Ukraine-Russia negotiations have stalled for over two months as Washington shifts attention to Iran.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said talks are not a Moscow priority, while both sides remain divided over territorial demands.