Trump says Zelensky 'has to get a deal done,' insists Putin readyWASHINGTON, United States, March 6, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - US President Donald Trump on Thursday described Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky as the obstacle to a deal with Russia, whose leader Vladimir Putin he insisted was cooperative. "Zelensky, he has to get on the ball, and he has to get a deal done," Trump said in an interview with Politico. "I think Putin is ready to make a deal," Trump said. Trump has long said that US support for Ukraine is wasteful to the United States and has spoken admirably in the past about Putin, whom he invited to Alaska in August. Trump has balked at taking more aggressive action against Putin, arguing that he is the only leader who can negotiate with both sides.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha March 06, 2026 10:21 UTC