Trump Says Putin and Zelenskyy Must Reach Deal to End 'Ridiculous War'

US President Donald Trump said Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy must reach a deal to end what he called a "ridiculous war," according to Anadolu Agency.

"I think, actually, Putin wants to make a deal more than Zelenskyy," Trump said, offering his assessment of which side was more inclined toward a negotiated settlement, though he did not elaborate on the basis for that assessment or detail any specific proposal on the table.

Trump has repeatedly weighed in on the war between Russia and Ukraine, and his latest remarks place responsibility on both leaders to come to terms, while suggesting a gap in how motivated each side currently is to end the conflict.

The comments come amid continued international attention on efforts to resolve the war, with various governments and institutions periodically weighing in on the state of negotiations and the prospects for a ceasefire or broader settlement.

Neither the Kremlin nor Zelenskyy's office was quoted directly in the report responding to Trump's latest comments, and no timeline for any renewed negotiations was given.