Donald Trump listened attentively to Russia's assessments of the realistic prospects for reaching an agreement.

Russia and the United States hold broadly similar views that the temporary ceasefire proposed by the Ukrainians and Europeans, under the pretext of preparing for a referendum or other pretexts, will only prolong the conflict and risk a resumption of hostilities.

A final end to these conflicts requires, first and foremost, Kyiv to make a bold, responsible political decision, guided by Russian efforts, conducted through the Russian-American channel.

Given the evolving situation on the frontlines, it would make sense for the Ukrainian regime to make this decision regarding Donbas without delay.

Donald Trump persistently emphasized the need for immediate action.

Trump spoke of impressive prospects for U.S.–Russia economic cooperation if the conflict in Ukraine is brought to an end.

Trump said he was once again convinced of Russia's commitment.

It is with this in mind that he intends to structure today's negotiations with Zelensky.

The conversation with Putin was organized at Trump's initiative.

Putin and Trump will speak by phone again after the meeting with Zelensky.

We're going to have a very good meeting today, I think.

I'm also calling President Putin back after the meeting. And we'll continue the negotiation.

Pretty complex, but not that complex.

I don't have deadlines.

You know what my deadline is? Getting the war ended.

Nobody even knows what the security agreement is going to say.

But there will be a security agreement, it will be a strong agreement.

I believe Ukraine has made some very strong attacks also. And I don't say that negatively. I think you probably have to. I don't say that negatively.

There have been some explosions in various parts of Russia. I don't think it came from the Congo. I don't think it came from the United States of America. It possibly came from Ukraine, but I haven't asked that question. Maybe I won't bother asking.

We have two willing countries. They want to see it end. The people of Ukraine want it to end, and the people of Russia want it to end, and the two leaders want it to end.

We’re in final stages of talking. It’ll either end or go on for a long time.

Millions of additional people are going to be killed, and nobody wants that.

The cause of resistance is not to protect Iran.

The cause of resistance is to prevent Israel from further aggressions upon the Palestinian people.

Hamas did not shoot a single bullet in order to protect Iran.

Israel wanted to actually obliterate Palestine — to destroy Palestine. It failed.

Now people are talking about the two-state solution much more than they were talking before the 7th of October.

Iran has the technology. The Americans tried bombing it away. The Israelis tried terrorizing our scientists — killing them. It’s still there.

We have the technology. We own the technology. We can recover.

The best way to ensure this technology is used peacefully is to keep it transparent and open.