President Donald Trump says any post-war agreement with Russia is likely to leave Ukraine with a “different shape,” speaking ahead of scheduled US-mediated trilateral talks with Russia and Ukraine. Several outlets report he made the remark in an interview, and they link it to confidence that the war will end soon.
Euronews and other outlets describe the “different shape” comment as implying possible changes to borders or political outcomes, though they note Trump does not spell out details. Multiple reports also place the comments in the context of deep disputes over territory and post-war security guarantees, which have been central to negotiations.
Other coverage highlights the Kremlin response. Ukrainska Pravda reports that Dmitry Peskov aligns with the Kremlin stance on changing borders ahead of talks in Abu Dhabi. Additional outlets also frame Trump’s remarks alongside discussion of broader diplomatic steps, including a potential summit and the relationship of US policy to Russia’s negotiating position.
