President Trump also announced that he would host the Chinese leader for a state visit in the United States later in 2026.
He said that the US' relationship with China is "extremely strong" and that that he has accepted an invitation by Xi to visit Beijing in April 2026.
Russia launched a major missile and drone attack on Kyiv, killing at least six and injuring several others shortly after Ukraine and the US ended peace talks in Geneva. Air defences were activated, buildings were damaged and outages reported, while Zelensky urged stronger international suppo
"Is it really possible that big progress is being made in the Peace Talks between Russia and Ukraine??? Don't believe it until you see it, but something good just may be happening. GOD BLESS AMERICA!" Trump wrote on Truth Social.
Amid the ongoing peace talks to put an end to the conflict in Ukraine, four people were killed and 17 others injured -- including two children -- in a massive overnight strike by Russia on Kharkiv, the country's second largest city.
US and Ukrainian officials held what Marco Rubio called their "most productive" talks yet in Geneva on a peace plan proposed by President Trump. Kyiv said key concerns were addressed, though divisions remain. European leaders urged more revisions as diplomatic efforts continue.
United States representatives and Ukraine met in Geneva on Sunday to discuss the US peace proposal, focusing on achieving a just and lasting resolution to the ongoing conflict, according to a joint statement issued after the meeting.
Even when all seemed well after last Trump-Zelenskyy meet, including clothes and assistance in war, the new hurling is a grim reminder of volatility in the White House.
Both lawmakers said Secretary of State Marco Rubio told them that the plan had not been authored by the United States but had been "received" from an intermediary and amounted to "the wish list of the Russians," the Hill reported.
"Had a telecon with FM Andrii Sybiha of Ukraine last evening. Appreciate his briefing on the ongoing developments related to the Ukraine conflict. Reiterated India's support for an early end to this conflict and the establishment of an enduring peace," Jaishankar stated in a post on X.
Speaking to Fox News Radio, Trump said the deadline could be flexible only if negotiations show progress. "I've had a lot of deadlines, but if things are working well, you tend to extend the deadlines. But Thursday is it, we think an appropriate time," he said.
US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) expressed confidence that Washington has identified a possible path to achieving peace between Ukraine and Russia, but stressed that the proposal would move forward only if Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy approves it, CNN reported.<