The Guardian view on US-Russian talks: Trump wants a deal, whatever it means for Ukraine | Editorial

US president says an agreement is close, with leaks suggesting that Washington would recognise annexed Crimea as Russian with Moscow giving little if anything in return.

For Mr Trump , it is Ukraine 's president who is harming negotiations by saying he will not recognise Russia ’s control.

He holds a grudge against Mr Zelenskyy , and believes Mr Putin would “keep his word” on a peace deal.