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Trump says Ukraine war could end 'hopefully soon' as Kyiv burns Russia's fuel lifeline
By Jason Bellini at NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)
· July 7, 2026
· 3 min read
President Trump arrived at the NATO summit in Ankara on Tuesday declaring that the war in Ukraine could be nearing its end, telling reporters alongside Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan that he expects the fighting to be settled and that peace could come "hopefully soon."The president said h...
Key takeaway "The president said he had spoken by phone in recent days with both Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and that each man wants an agreement.
Why this matters in The Nashville
Nashville 's community has a significant number of residents with ties to Eastern Europe, and the ongoing conflict in Ukraine has been a concern for many. The recent attacks on Kyiv, which have resulted in numerous casualties, are a stark reminder of the human cost of this war. As President Trump meets with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on the sidelines of the NATO summit, the discussion around providing Patriot systems to Ukraine will be closely watched by those in Nashville with connections to the region. The city's residents will be interested in seeing how the US and its European partners respond to Zelenskyy's appeal for stronger air defense support, and what implications this may have for the global community, including Nashville's own Ukrainian-American population. The local community will be looking for concrete actions from the US government to support Ukraine's defense efforts.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 7, 2026 ·
Source: NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate) ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? President Trump arrived at the NATO summit in Ankara on Tuesday declaring that the war in Ukraine could be nearing its end, telling reporters alongside Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan that he expects the fighting to be settled and that peace could come "hopefully soon."The president said h...
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