Trump Says Ukraine-Russia Peace Deal 'Close' Ahead of Zelenskyy Meeting - POTUS

President Donald Trump said Wednesday (January 21, 2026) that a peace agreement between Ukraine and Russia is "within reach," claiming he would meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Davos, Switzerland, to advance talks. Trump stated both Zelenskyy and Russian President Vladimir Putin are now ready to end the nearly four-year conflict. Trump, speaking after addressing global leaders at the World Economic Forum, said he has been engaging directly with Putin, who he claims wants a deal. He initially announced a meeting with Zelenskyy for Wednesday evening but later revised it to Thursday, following denials from Zelenskyy’s team. The U.S. president cited “abnormal hatred” between the two leaders as a major obstacle. While previously blaming Zelenskyy for delays, Trump said on Wednesday that Washington is close to securing a ceasefire. “I think I can say we’re quite close,” Trump said. “We must stop this. If they don’t make a deal now, it’s foolish.”