Trump Reports Positive Communications with Zelensky and Putin at G7 Summit

US President Donald Trump said he views his recent contacts with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin favorably, speaking to reporters during a meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the G7 summit in Paris on June 17. Trump stated he "had very good talks" with both leaders and emphasized his desire to see the conflict end. He noted that despite having previously ended eight wars, the current situation presents greater difficulties due to the fractured relationship between the Ukrainian and Russian presidents. "They're not liking each other too much, and that makes it much more difficult," Trump told reporters. The US president added that he has "had two good conversations" with each of the two leaders, suggesting ongoing diplomatic engagement on the matter. Trump's comments indicate he views diplomatic channels with both parties as active and productive, even as significant obstacles remain to resolving the conflict.