WATCH: Trump says he thinks an end to Ukraine war is 'getting close' despite Russian strikes on Kyiv

By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/watch-trump-says-he-thinks-an-end-to-ukraine-war-is-getting-close-despite-russian-strikes-on-kyiv Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter WATCH: Trump says he thinks an end to Ukraine war is 'getting close' despite Russian strikes on Kyiv World Jul 6, 2026 12:46 PM EDT President Donald Trump said Monday he believes an end to the Russia-Ukraine war is close. Watch the clip in the video player above. "I think we're getting much closer than people realize. And President Putin wants it to end, I will tell you that very strongly," Trump said while talking to press at the White House . He added that Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy also wants to end the war "now." Educate your inbox Subscribe to Here’s the Deal, our politics newsletter for analysis you won’t find anywhere else. The war and efforts to end it are forecast to be a central topic at the upcoming NATO summit this week. Trump plans to meet with Zelenskyy at the meeting in Turkey. READ MORE: NATO chief faces challenge at summit as Trump demands 'loyalty' and not just burden-sharing "I think we're going to get it ended," Trump said. "It's been a terrible situation." A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now