President Trump said he is negotiating to end the Russia-Ukraine war and will
avoid actions that would remove Russia from the negotiating table. He said talks
are making significant progress, including hostage negotiations, and that he can
delay signing any agreement — warning that signing the document Zelensky
reportedly proposed (US air‑defense missile aid in exchange for a pledge not to
strike Russian diesel facilities) would produce adverse outcomes and can be done
later at his discretion. Trump added that Russia has offered little help to Iran
and he intends to keep it that way unless others interfere. He accused Zelensky
of targeting Russian diesel refineries, saying those strikes are severely
disrupting global diesel markets including the US, while Russia continues to
supply millions of barrels at low prices. He reiterated he wants the war to end.
