Former U.S. President Donald Trump stated he recently had a "great" conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin regarding the ongoing war in Ukraine. According to Trump, Putin expressed a desire to negotiate a deal to bring the conflict to an end. He indicated that a resolution would be “very nice” if Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy were also inclined to reach an agreement. Trump made these remarks to reporters while preparing to travel from Washington to Dallas for the Republican National Convention. This statement comes as fighting continues in Ukraine and international efforts to mediate a ceasefire have yet to yield significant results. The former President did not elaborate on the specifics of what a potential deal might entail or what was discussed during his conversation with Putin. His comments offer a glimpse into potential back-channel discussions regarding the war.