Statements · 10/13/2026
Trump Says Putin Wants a Deal More Than Zelensky
Trump put a potential deal in focus Monday, saying Putin wants to end the war more than Zelensky does.
Why it matters
Trump’s remarks highlight his assessment of the leaders’ willingness to reach a deal ending Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
- ★Trump made the statement Monday.
- ★He said Putin wants a deal more than Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
- ★The proposed deal would end Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.