Trump declares Putin ‘wants to make a deal’ — as he knocks Ukraine’s Zelensky

President Trump declared that Vladimir Putin wants to make a deal to end the invasion of Ukraine more than President Volodymyr Zelensky. Meanwhile, Zelensky has reacted strongly to Trump's diesel deal with Russia. Allies of Kyiv, including individuals within Trump's own circle, are currently rallying around Zelensky. These supporters are pushing back against the specific diesel agreement with Russia and opposing threats made by Trump regarding the potential cutting off of weapons supplies to Ukraine.