‘I will be’: Trump confirms he’ll soon speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin

US President Donald Trump announced he will soon speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin after holding calls with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyly and European leaders. Trump said he once ‘settled seven wars’ during his presidency but admitted the Russia–Ukraine conflict has been harder to resolve than expected. His comments come as Russia continues attacks in Ukraine, with Putin strengthening ties with China and India, following an SCO summit in Beijing.