Former US President Donald Trump stated he believes Russian President Vladimir Putin is "very serious" about peace and wants to end the war in Ukraine, citing the high death toll. Trump made these remarks while hosting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at his Mar-a-Lago estate for discussions on a potential peace deal. Trump indicated that both leaders desire a resolution and that the people of both nations want the conflict to cease, dismissing recent Russian attacks as indicative of a lack of seriousness.