Trump says he could meet 'very soon' on Ukraine, says Putin wants to 'stop fighting'br br US President Donald Trump said on Sunday, February 16, he believes he could meet "very soon" with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss ending the war in Ukraine.br br Speaking to reporters, Trump said he was working hard to achieve peace, and said he believes both Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy want to stop fighting.br br His comments come as the United States and Russia are preparing for initial talks in Saudi Arabia in the coming days.