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Key updates Trump Confirms Meeting Putin’s Envoy at White House, Skips Ukrainian Delegation Sybiha Expects ‘New Dynamic’ in US Support for Ukraine After Midterms US President Donald Trump confirmed Thursday that he met Russian presidential envoy Kirill Dmitriev at the White House but did not meet Ukrainian officials who were also visiting for a humanitarian ceremony hosted by First Lady Melania Trump. Trump claimed a settlement to Russia’s war against Ukraine was close and suggested a broader agreement could involve all of Europe. US President Donald Trump said Thursday, Nov. 5, that he met Russian President Vladimir Putin’s special envoy Kirill Dmitriev at the White House, while confirming he did not meet the Ukrainian delegation visiting Washington on the same day. Speaking to reporters, Trump claimed that an agreement to end Russia’s war against Ukraine was close and suggested the negotiations could lead to a far-reaching settlement involving the wider European continent. Kyiv expects a shift in US support for Ukraine following the conclusion of midterm elections, in which Republicans suffered sweeping losses. Speaking during a conference in Bucharest on Thursday, Nov. 5, Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said Ukraine’s security is inseparable from that of the US, while claiming that Russia is showing no real sign of serious interest in negotiations. President Volodymyr Zelensky separately told German media ZDF that the election outcome would strengthen congressional backing for Ukraine. Kyiv expects a significant shift in US support for Ukraine following the congressional midterm elections which brought Republicans sweeping losses across the country. Speaking during a press conference in Bucharest on Thursday, Nov. 5, Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha described Ukraine’s security as inseparable from that of the US.