{
  "id": 9281525,
  "title": "Europe Today: Trump claims Ukraine-Russia deal to end the war could be close",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/europe-today-trump-claims-ukraine-russia-deal-to-end-the-war-could-be",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-23T06:02:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Euronews",
    "slug": "euronews",
    "url": "https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/09/23/europe-today-trump-claims-ukraine-russia-deal-to-end-the-war-could-be-close"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Donald Trump has reportedly expressed optimism on Monday that a peace agreement between Ukraine and Russia could be reached in the near future, as he spoke to the United Nations. The US President's comments come after a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in New York. The potential deal aims to bring an end to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, which has been a source of tension between the two nations for years.\n\nMeanwhile, in Europe, the EU has faced a sanctions saga that resulted in the removal of two Russian businessmen from the EU's blacklist list. The decision has caused significant diplomatic fallout in Brussels, with Latvia's Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs speaking exclusively to Euronews about the developments. The EU's efforts to combat the sanctions have put pressure on Russia to reconsider its actions in Ukraine.\n\nOn a separate note, the US, Denmark, and Greenland have signed a deal to strengthen Arctic security, a move that ends a year-long period of tensions between the US and its Nordic allies. The US President Donald Trump, who was at the center of the conflict, has expressed his dissatisfaction with the agreement, stating that he threatened to take the world's largest island by force if necessary. The deal was signed following a meeting between the leaders of the three nations.\n\nMorocco has also been making headlines today, with the country heading to the polls in legislative elections that come at a critical moment for the nation. These elections will determine the future direction of the country and its political landscape. Euronews anchors Méabh Mc Mahon and Stefan Grobe are live on TV and the website, as well as digital platforms, to bring viewers the latest updates and analysis on this story.",
  "summary": "US President Donald Trump said he expects the war to end sooner than people think. In Brussels, two Russian businessmen came off the EU's blacklist yesterday after intense negotiations between EU countries. We speak exclusively about it to Latvian Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs.",
  "key_points": [
    "Trump optimistic about Ukraine-Russia peace deal nearing conclusion",
    "EU removes two Russian businessmen from sanctions blacklist",
    "US, Denmark, Greenland sign Arctic security deal to end tensions"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Trump's expressed optimism on a near-future Ukraine-Russia peace agreement marks a potential shift in the conflict's trajectory, aligning with his discussions with Ukrainian President Zelensky at the United Nations.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}