Could affect all of Europe: Trump announces major new deal involving Ukraine

US President Donald Trump has said that a major new deal involving Ukraine could be reached soon which may have implications for the whole of Europe.

Source: Trump's remarks to reporters

Quote: "It's going to be very big. It's going to involve more than Ukraine, and I could even say it might involve all of Europe. It's going to be a big, beautiful agreement, and everyone's going to be thrilled."

Details: Trump did not disclose any further details about the proposed agreement. His remarks came after his meeting on 5 November with Kirill Dmitriev, Russian leader Vladimir Putin's envoy.

Journalists also asked Trump whether he had raised the issue of Russian strikes on Ukrainian civilians during his conversations with Putin. In response, the US president said he consistently draws attention to this issue with both sides.

Trump estimated that the combined losses of Russia and Ukraine in the war amount to around 25,000 casualties every month.

Background: US First Lady Melania Trump sent personal letters to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Putin on 5 November.

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