Trump, Zelenskyy Claim Peace Plan Deal is Close

Former U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated they are close to an agreement on a plan to end the war with Russia. The two leaders met on Sunday. Zelenskyy posted about the meeting on social media. He said they discussed a "clear and ambitious vision" for peace. He added that steps toward a just peace are "close to completion." The meeting followed a separate call between Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. Trump described that conversation as "good and very productive." No specific details of the proposed peace plan were released. The claims come as Trump, the presumptive Republican presidential nominee, frequently promises to end the conflict quickly if re-elected. The current U.S. administration under President Joe Biden has provided extensive military aid to Ukraine. Biden's team has stated any peace must respect Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity.