Former President Donald Trump recently stated that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is prepared to engage in discussions to resolve the ongoing conflict with Russia. Trump also indicated that Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed a desire for a meeting in the near future.

These comments emerged during a press interaction in the Oval Office following Trump's signing of several executive orders. When questioned about Zelenskyy's willingness to negotiate, Trump affirmed his readiness.

Trump highlighted the significant human cost of the war for both Ukraine and Russia, emphasizing the substantial losses suffered by both sides. He estimated Russian casualties at 800,000, characterizing this figure as a considerable loss.

When asked about the potential impact of sanctions on Russia's willingness to negotiate, Trump expressed his belief that a deal should be reached, but stopped short of confirming whether sanctions would directly compel Putin to the table. He also suggested that China, due to its strong economic ties with Russia, could potentially exert influence on the situation.

Trump underscored the substantial trade relationship between the two nations, with Russia being a major energy supplier to China. He stated that based on his understanding, Putin has expressed interest in a meeting, and that such a meeting would be arranged expeditiously.

Trump described the conflict in Ukraine as unlike any battlefield seen since World War II, lamenting the daily loss of life in numbers unseen for decades. He reiterated the importance of bringing an end to the conflict.

Reports suggest Putin's growing concern over the Russian economy as Trump returns to the presidency. Trump's stated commitment to ending the war in Ukraine is reportedly contributing to Putin's anxieties. Trump's campaign platform emphasized ending global conflicts, including the Russia-Ukraine war, which began with Putin's 2022 invasion of Ukraine. Last month, Putin reportedly expressed a willingness to compromise on the Ukraine conflict in potential discussions with Trump and indicated he had no preconditions for initiating talks with Ukrainian authorities. Putin affirmed Russia's readiness for negotiations and compromise, asserting the belief that fighting will eventually cease and emphasizing the need for all parties to be prepared for negotiations and compromise.