Donald Trump drops huge ceasefire hint just hours before crunch Zelensky meeting

Donald Trump is set to host Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House on Monday, and the timing couldn’t be more interesting. Just hours before the meeting, Trump posted on Truth Social that there had been “BIG PROGRESS ON RUSSIA,” sparking widespread speculation about what he meant.

Some believe he may be preparing to outline a ceasefire plan. Others are worried it could involve territorial concessions to Moscow, something Ukraine has consistently rejected. European leaders also voiced concern. Ursula von der Leyen, the president of the European Commission, made it clear that Ukraine’s borders cannot be altered by force. Speaking alongside Zelensky in Brussels, she emphasized that only Ukraine has the right to decide on its territorial matters.

Zelensky himself backed her stance, saying he agreed “totally” and that negotiations must bring real steps toward lasting peace, not just a pause in the fighting. He argued that any deal should help stop Vladimir Putin’s aggression, not simply freeze the conflict.

Meanwhile, Trump’s suggestion that he might unveil a peace plan has raised both hope and anxiety. The EU’s von der Leyen tried to downplay the debate over labels like “ceasefire” versus “peace agreement,” saying what truly matters is whether the plan can end the bloodshed.

Adding to the significance of Monday’s talks, UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is expected to join other Western leaders at the White House. This sets the stage for potentially one of the most consequential discussions on Ukraine since the war began.