European leaders to visit US to discuss war in Ukraine, Trump says

Update: Leaders of several European countries are planning to visit the US this week to discuss the ongoing war in Ukraine, according to statements made by former President Donald Trump.

The former president made the announcement at a rally in Ohio over the weekend, though he did not specify the countries involved or the exact dates of the trip. Trump also claimed that the visits would be "very interesting", and hinted that more details would be revealed this week.

This development comes as concerns grow over Russia's recent nuclear rhetoric and the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Ukraine, especially in the face of recent Ukrainian advances in the Donbas region.

Background on Trump and Ukraine

Trump has a long history of involvement with Ukraine, including his controversial call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy that led to his impeachment in 2019.

More recently, Trump made headlines by hosting President Putin in Geneva in June of this year. Trump has continued to emphasize a positive view of Russia and Putin's leadership, particularly in contrast to the perceived adversarial approach taken by the current Biden administration.