Trump Says Putin 'Ready to Make Peace Deal,' Tells Him 'It's Time to Stop'

July 15, 2026 — Trump publicly pressed Putin to conclude a Ukraine settlement, saying he believed Putin was 'ready to make peace deal' and telling him 'it's time to stop.' Trump expressed confidence a deal was close, but no confirmed breakthrough on ceasefire terms or territorial questions followed the remarks, and core disputes over Donbas territory and security guarantees remained unresolved.