Key facts
- U.S. President Donald Trump stated that Russian President Vladimir Putin wants to end the war in Ukraine.
- Trump believes Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky also wants the war to end.
- Trump claimed to have spoken with both Putin and Zelensky on July 6.
- Neither the Presidential Office nor the Kremlin confirmed separate phone calls with Trump on July 6.
- Trump and Zelensky are expected to meet at the NATO summit to discuss ending the war.
U.S. President Donald Trump stated on July 7 that both Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky would like to "make a deal" to stop the war. Trump claimed to have spoken with both leaders in separate calls on July 6, suggesting that a resolution to the conflict is nearing. He noted that the war has taken too long and that "there's something" indicating a desire for peace. Trump previously spoke with Zelensky and Putin on July 4, where they reportedly congratulated the U.S. on Independence Day and discussed the war. The U.S. President expressed optimism, stating, "I think we're going to get it settled, hopefully, soon." Neither the Presidential Office nor the Kremlin has confirmed holding separate phone calls with Trump on July 6. Trump's comments followed a deadly Russian aerial attack on Kyiv two days after his call with Putin, which resulted in at least 26 fatalities. Trump is expected to meet with Zelensky on the sidelines of the NATO summit on July 8 to exchange ideas on ending Russia's war against Ukraine.