Overview
- The president made the assertion in brief remarks to journalists in Washington reported on December 13 by RIA Novosti.
- He said dealings involving Russia and Ukraine would be comparatively easy and that "big successes" were being achieved.
- He stated that the outlook for a settlement would become clear soon.
- Trump told attendees they were testing whether an agreement could be concluded now, saying, "We will see."
- RIA Novosti framed the comments under a U.S. peace plan for Ukraine and did not cite any concrete steps or agreements.