President Donald Trump stated that negotiations to resolve the conflict in Ukraine are progressing faster than the public perceives, following a phone conversation with Russian leader Vladimir Putin. Speaking at the White House, Trump said the Russian president wants the war to end and noted that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy also seeks a conclusion. The Kremlin confirmed that Putin and Trump agreed to speak again soon, possibly during or after this week’s NATO summit in Ankara. A senior US official said Trump plans to meet Zelenskiy at the summit to renew diplomatic efforts, then likely follow up with Putin. The war, which began with Russia’s 2022 invasion, continues with deadly missile strikes on both sides.