Trump Says Ukraine Peace Deal Near

US President Donald Trump stated in a podcast on The Benny Show that the deal for Ukraine is close.

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Donald Trump stated on October 31 that a peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine is close.
Trump mentioned that there is a good chance the conflict will be resolved.
Trump referenced past hostility between the leaders of Russia and Ukraine.
Trump said the U.S. is working on multiple deals related to Ukraine.
The interviews took place with journalist Benny Johnson.
The statements were made in the context of ongoing diplomatic efforts involving the U.S., Russia, and Ukraine.

Trump previously stated in an interview with The Sun that Vladimir Zelensky said Ukraine understands Russians better than the U.S., and that Zelensky noted Trump rarely condemns Russian aggression. — fontanka
The U.S. has changed its approach to negotiations, no longer insisting that Ukraine give up territorial claims in exchange for security guarantees. — vm
Ukrainian President Zelensky said Ukraine is ready to stop fighting at the current front line and sign a peace deal 'today,' but will not accept transferring additional territory to Russia. — vm
Russia's President Putin has indicated that negotiations in early November in Abu Dhabi will focus on security issues for both Russia and Ukraine after a peace agreement is reached. — vm
A meeting between Trump, Putin, and Zelensky is expected soon, and three-way talks are scheduled in Abu Dhabi in November on security issues. — fontanka
U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff delivered documents with proposals for resolution to Putin in St. Petersburg on October 21, following consultations in Oslo. — vm