Trump said that Putin is interested in reaching a deal between Russia and Ukraine

U.S. President Donald Trump gave a positive assessment of his conversation with Russian leader Vladimir Putin.

He told reporters about this before departing for Texas, RIA Novosti reports.

"Had a great talk with Putin, he wants to make a deal," he said. The head of state also expressed hope that a trilateral meeting with the participation of Putin and Vladimir Zelensky would take place.