President Donald Trump says he held a “great conversation” with Russian President Vladimir Putin and that Putin wants to make a deal to end the war in Ukraine. Trump links the renewed diplomatic push to efforts by US envoys to restart negotiations.
Multiple outlets report Trump’s comments to reporters, including his view that it would be “very nice” if Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy also wants to pursue a deal. Bloomberg and CBS emphasize Trump’s framing of Putin’s position and the US push for new talks. Reuters-based reporting cited by Al-Monitor and NDTV likewise attribute the “wanting to make a deal” remarks to Trump.
Other coverage, such as Forbes, adds context about the role of US envoys, referencing past visits by Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner and discussing the broader question of whether a deal is feasible. While all accounts agree on Trump’s stated message, they differ mainly in how much background they provide on the diplomacy and the potential implications.
