Trump Met with a High-Ranking Russian Official and Promised a “Big, Beautiful Deal” on Ukraine On November 5, 2026, US President Donald Trump held a one-on-one meeting at the White House with Kirill Dmitriev, a key envoy of Vladimir Putin. The meeting came on the heels of an event hosted by First Lady Melania Trump, which was attended by Russian and Ukrainian representatives working on humanitarian issues (a localized ceasefire in Aleshky). Trump told reporters: “There’s going to be a deal. It’s going to be big. It won’t just cover Ukraine — I’d even say it could cover all of Europe. It’s going to be a big, beautiful deal, and everybody’s going to be thrilled.” The president emphasized that he had discussed the details with “the top guy from Russia” but did not disclose what was said. According to sources, the conversation focused on trying to fold broader European security issues — including Russia-NATO relations — into a future agreement. The meeting comes as Russia, Ukraine, and the US prepare for trilateral talks scheduled for November 10–11 in Abu Dhabi. There has been no tangible breakthrough so far, but Trump continues to project confidence that a “big deal” is close at hand. Source ⚡️ InfoDefenseENGLISH Web | VK | X | InfoDefAll