Trump renews Russia-Ukraine peace push, urges Zelensky, Putin to ‘make a deal... settle’
Trump's call for both Zelensky and Putin to “settle” comes as the war enters another winter with no comprehensive peace agreement in place and renewed diplomatic efforts running alongside continued military escalation.
US President Donald Trump has renewed his push for a peace deal between Ukraine and Russia, urging leaders Volodymyr Zelensky and Vladimir Putin to "make a deal" and settle the conflict, according to Fox News. Speaking on Saturday, Trump cited staggering monthly death tolls in the Russia-Ukraine war, stating that 25,000 people had died in the past month, following 32,000 deaths the previous month and 33,000 two months earlier. Most of the fatalities were soldiers, he said, adding, "What a shame."
Trump, after his meeting with Zelensky, expressed hope that Russia and Ukraine could reach an agreement before the heavy winter. He had previously campaigned on a promise to end the war quickly, but it has persisted despite diplomatic efforts. Russian attacks killed at least four people across Ukraine on Saturday, including two women trapped beneath rubble in Zaporizhzhia and two in Sumy. Ukrainian officials reported that Russia had intensified attacks across the country, including strikes on residential areas.
Zelensky warned that Russia was escalating its attacks daily and urged the world to respond more strongly to prevent the war from spreading further. Two Ukrainian women were killed after a home collapsed, and a Russian drone attack damaged a warehouse in Boryspil, sparking a fire. Meanwhile, Ukraine continued to attack Russian oil refineries and industrial facilities using long-range drones, causing fires at two industrial sites.
One attack in Russia's southern Krasnodar region killed three people and injured two. Zelensky also claimed that Ukraine had damaged the Ilsky oil refinery in the region.
The war's impact on energy infrastructure and fuel supplies has been a concern, with Trump emphasizing the importance of preventing strikes on Russian oil facilities. Zelensky addressed the 81st UN General Assembly, urging countries to prevent their citizens from being drawn into Russia's war effort and to restrict Russia's revenues and trade, as Moscow's access to money sustains the conflict. He also called for countries to reduce energy trade with Russia, arguing that oil exports help fund Moscow's military campaign.
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