US President Trump Hopes for Russia-Ukraine Peace Deal Before G20 Summit

US President Donald Trump believes a peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine could be near, ahead of the December G20 summit, Turkey's state-run news agency Anadolu Agency reported Saturday.

Trump expressed confidence that negotiations between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy could lead to a breakthrough, despite their deep-seated hostility.

The US President also touched on Iran, stating that Washington was committed to preventing the country from acquiring nuclear weapons, claiming that Iranian military capabilities had been significantly weakened.

Trump predicted that Cuba's communist leadership would not remain in power much longer, suggesting that Washington could focus on the island nation after Venezuela.

Background

The G20 summit is a major international gathering that brings together leaders from the world's largest economies to discuss pressing global issues.

The conflict between Russia and Ukraine has been ongoing since 2014, when Ukraine's pro-Russian president was ousted, leading to Russia's annexation of Crimea and support for separatist groups in eastern Ukraine.

Context

The US has been involved in efforts to mediate a peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine, with Trump's administration seeking to find a resolution to the conflict.

The situation in Ukraine remains a major concern for the international community, with many countries calling for a peaceful resolution to the conflict.