Trump Says He May Visit Russia in 2026 as Ukraine Conflict Nears Endgame

US President Donald Trump said he may visit Russia in 2026, raising the prospect of a new high-level summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin as diplomatic efforts surrounding the conflict in Ukraine continue to accelerate. Speaking to journalists, Trump said such a visit remained possible and stressed that he was prepared to take whatever steps were necessary to help bring the war closer to an end. He added that, in his view, the conflict was steadily moving toward a conclusion. The American president also expressed hope that his administration would be able to reach agreements with the Russian leadership regarding a future settlement of the Ukraine conflict.