- Trump expressed openness to a summit with Putin, but only when Russia is ready for a peace deal, stating, "He'd do it. I want it, but I want to do it when we're ready to do a peace deal," and "I want to do it when that war is ending, and I think we will."
- Trump claimed there is "zero chance" the war would have occurred during his prior administration from 2016 to 2020, noting his discussions with Putin contributed to the absence of conflict.
- Trump expressed a desire for good relations with both Russia and Ukraine, stating, "We want to have good relationships with Russia, Ukraine, with everybody. Be great for business."
Former President Donald Trump has indicated his willingness to hold another summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin, but only when Russia is prepared to negotiate a peace deal to end the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
"He'd do it. I want it, but I want to do it when we're ready to do a peace deal," Trump stated, emphasizing that the focus should be on achieving peace rather than merely conducting a high-profile meeting.
Trump further remarked, "I want to do it when that war is ending, and I think we will," highlighting his belief in a potential resolution to the conflict.
The former president also noted the importance of maintaining good relationships with Russia and Ukraine, asserting, "We want to have good relationships with Russia, Ukraine, with everybody. Be great for business."
Reflecting on his previous administration, Trump claimed, "There's zero chance" the war would have occurred during his tenure from 2016 to 2020, attributing the absence of conflict to his discussions with Putin.3
The last summit between Trump and Putin took place in Alaska in August 2025, marking their first direct engagement since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
“Trump stressed the summit should focus on peace, not just a high-profile meeting, and expressed a desire for good relations with both Russia and Ukraine, saying 'Be great for business.' He also claimed there is 'zero chance' the war would have occurred during his prior administration from 2016 to 2020.”
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