"Now That Iran Is Finished", Trump Eyes Resolution Of Russia-Ukraine War

U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday confirmed that the United States will redirect its diplomatic and strategic attention toward resolving the Russia-Ukraine war.

The declaration follows the electronic signature of a peace agreement aimed at ending the war with Iran.

Speaking at the G7 summit in France, Trump stated that the resolution of the Middle East conflict would allow Washington to address the ongoing war in Europe.

"Now that Iran is finished, we're going to be focusing on that," Trump remarked regarding the situation in Ukraine.

The diplomatic pivot comes more than four years after the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

European leaders and Canada have continued to emphasize the necessity of pressuring Russia to accept a peace agreement on Ukrainian terms.

“Maybe we can do something about Russia-Ukraine”

Trump revealed he has held telephone discussions with both Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian leader Vladimir Putin concerning potential negotiations.

According to the U.S. President, both parties have demonstrated openness to dialogue.

"Maybe we can do something," Trump stated at the summit, indicating that the G7 infrastructure could be utilized to initiate talks.

The statements coincide with an appeal from Zelensky for a "decisive and substantive" response from G7 leaders.

The Ukrainian president issued the call following a wave of Russian strikes that killed at least 11 people and caused a fire at a landmark cathedral in Kyiv.

Zelensky disclosed that he had proposed a meeting with Putin at the G7 summit, but noted that Moscow was "not ready" to engage.

Comprehensive Peace Negotiations Ahead

The shift in U.S. priority occurs as Washington and Tehran enter a transitional phase under the new memorandum of understanding.

Trump, U.S. Vice President JD Vance, and Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf electronically signed the initial agreement on Sunday.

Technical negotiations led by Vance are scheduled to begin this week to finalize the details before a formal signing ceremony in Geneva, Switzerland, on Friday.

The text of the memorandum is expected to be made public within 24 to 48 hours.

The preliminary signing initiates a 60-day window during which the U.S. and Iran will attempt to negotiate a comprehensive peace treaty.

U.S. officials stated that addressing Iran's nuclear program remains an immediate priority within the upcoming discussions.

“Hormuz Will Be Toll Free”

While the administration adjusts its long-term focus toward Ukraine, immediate stabilization efforts remain centered on the Strait of Hormuz.

U.S. officials insisted that the maritime corridor must remain open and toll-free to mitigate global economic disruptions caused by fluctuating oil prices.

While Trump asserted the strait would be completely open by Friday pending de-mining operations, the Iranian foreign ministry noted that Tehran intends to collect maritime service fees rather than standard tolls.

The administration emphasized that no frozen assets have been released to Iran.

Potential economic benefits, including sanctions relief and a proposed $300 billion reconstruction fund, remain strictly tied to Iranian performance and compliance during the 60-day negotiation period.