Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, via video link, Mr Trump says US efforts to secure a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine were hopefully underway

President Volodymyr Zelensky met leading American and European executives and business leaders at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on Jan. 22, emphasizing Ukraine's investment potential and the importance of international support in achieving a just peace.

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte has warned that a Russian victory over Ukraine would undermine the dissuasive force of the world’s biggest military alliance and could cost trillions of dollars to restore the organization's credibility.

During a speech to the World Economic Forum on Thursday, President Donald Trump pressured the Saudi Crown Prince to increase his planned $600 billion investment in the U.S. "to a round $1 trillion" and to lower the global price of oil.

Asked if a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine is on the horizon, President Trump told members of the World Economic Forum, “you’re going to have to ask Russia.” Trump also stated the war would not have started had he been in office.

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte reaffirmed on Thursday the need to step up support for Ukraine, adding it was vital Russia did not win as it could result in Russian President Vladimir Putin 'high fiving' the leaders of North Korea and China.

President Trump addressed world leaders today at the World Economic Forum. NBC News correspondents Kelly O'Donnell and Christine Romans join Ana Cabrera to break down Trump's comments on tariffs, Russia's war in Ukraine and more.

U.S. President Trump is to speak to an international audience for the first time after returning into the White House with a speech and Q&A by video conference to the World Economic Forum’s annual eve

Leading business and political figures attending the World Economic Forum meeting in Davos, Switzerland, have discussed and debated topics such as technology, tariffs, climate change, Ukraine, Gaza and the global economy this week.

The NATO secretary general said the alliance needs to urgently step up development and production.

Trump also said he wanted to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin soon to secure an end to the almost three-year-old war with Ukraine