‘Very soon’: Trump signals fresh push for Putin-Zelensky talks as Ukraine war drags on

President Donald Trump addressed the press, providing updates on the Iran situation and the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Trump stated that the US was in a "very good position" with Iran. The conflict with Iran began in February 2026 following joint strikes with Israel, raising concerns over rising gas prices in the US. Ahead of the US midterm elections on November 3, Trump suggested that Iran might be stalling deal talks due to the impending election, but he maintained that this would not benefit Tehran.

Trump expressed confidence that the US would reach a deal with Iran, depending on when he decided to end the conflict. However, the two countries have not been able to reach a common ground yet.

Regarding the Russia-Ukraine conflict, Trump was more optimistic. He mentioned that there would be a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the near future. Trump's wife, Melania, was involved in a ceasefire agreement between Russia and Ukraine in Oleshky, which reportedly held for 30 hours, marking the first significant truce since Russia invaded Ukraine four and a half years ago.

Additionally, Trump announced plans to buy diesel fuel from Russia to address high domestic fuel prices before the midterms.