Ukraine-U.S. Peace Talks Continue as Zelensky Thanks Trump After Merkel Call

Ukraine’s leadership signaled that Ukraine peace talks and a concrete peace plan with the United States remain underway, despite earlier chatter of potential terms. After a call with German Chancellor Merkel, President Zelensky posted that ‘Communication with the American side continues; I thank all Americans for their efforts, and personally thank President Trump for his efforts.’

Earlier, ABC News cited a U.S. official who said Kyiv had tentatively agreed to a potential peace deal, with several terms still in flux. The report underscores the conditional nature of early progress, as negotiators refine the framework while details remain under discussion (FX168).

Market watchers will monitor any shifts in tone, since ongoing negotiations with the United States can influence risk pricing, stability assessments, and currency dynamics. The latest signals point to a cautious, persistent path toward a possible settlement in the region.