Pakistan, July 7 -- U.S. President Donald Trump said he believes the war in Ukraine could be settled soon after speaking with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. He said both leaders appeared willing to reach an agreement. The remarks came during Trump's meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at the NATO summit in Ankara.

Trump told reporters he had a lengthy and productive conversation with Putin before speaking with Zelenskyy. He said both leaders wanted to make a deal to end the conflict. Trump added that he hoped the war would be resolved in the near future through negotiations.

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