Trump plans to ‘focus’ on ending Russia-Ukraine war following peace deal with Iran

Published June 15, 2026 4:21pm ET | Updated June 15, 2026 4:21pm ET



President Donald Trump is already planning his next “focus” after his administration formalizes its peace deal with Iran later this week, revisiting one of his most aggravating goals.

The president, who is expected to finalize his memorandum of understanding with Tehran on Friday, said Monday that ending the Russian invasion of Ukraine will be his next project. He made the remark during a sit-down with President Emmanuel Macron at the G7 summit in France.

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