Trump: We're reasonably close to a deal to end Ukraine war

January 21, 2026 10:18 AM EST

U.S. President Donald Trump attends the 56th annual World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting in Davos, Switzerland, January 21, 2026. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse

DAVOS, Switzerland, ⁠Jan ⁠21 (Reuters) - ‍U.S. President Donald Trump on ‍Wednesday said he thought "we're ​reasonably close" to a ​deal to end the war between Russia and Ukraine, adding he ​would meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy ​later in the day.

"I believe ‌they're at a point now where they ​can come together ⁠and get a deal done. And ‌if they don't, they're stupid," he said, ‌referring to the Russian ‌and Ukrainian leaders.

Trump made his remarks during a question ‍and answer session with a moderator at ⁠the World Economic Forum at Davos.

(Reporting by Steve Holland, writing by David Ljunggren)



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