United States: Trump welcomes prospect of Zelensky-Putin talks.

Washington, United States - June 05, 2026 U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to reporters at the White House in Washington, D.C. on June 5, 2026, welcoming the prospect of direct talks between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin. Trump's comments came in response to an open letter in which Zelensky proposed direct negotiations with Putin, with the U.S. president urging both leaders to make compromises to end the years-long conflict. (Video by Hu Yousong/Xinhua/Sipa USA) *** World Rights Except China *** CHINA OUT ***