US President Donald Trump expressed hope for a potential resolution to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, stating that both nations could reach a deal as early as this week.
In a post on the social media platform Truth Social on Sunday (local time), Trump suggested that once both countries reach a peace agreement then they can start business with the United States.
"HOPEFULLY RUSSIA AMD UKRAINE WILL MAKE A DEAL THIS WEEK. BOTH WILL THEN START TO DO BIG BUSINESS WITH THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, WHICH IS THRIVING, AND MAKE A FORTUNE," Trump wrote.
Meanwhile, CNN on Friday reported, citing an official familiar with the proposed framework, that the US is ready to recognise Russian control over Crimea as part of a peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine.
The peace proposal includes an immediate ceasefire between the two countries. The framework was shared with the Ukrainian and European officials in Paris on Thursday.
However, there are some pieces that still need to be filled out, and the US plans to work with Europe and Ukraine on this next week in London, the source said.
Russia annexed Crimea in 2014 following a military invasion -- a move widely condemned as illegal by the international community.
(With ANI inputs)
