Speaking after the talks, Trump suggested negotiations should bypass a ceasefire and move directly to a peace deal. “Stopping the killing is a key element of stopping the war,” Zelensky posted on X. Putin made no reference to direct talks with Zelensky after meeting Trump. In an interview with Fox News host Sean Hannity, Trump said he and Putin discussed land transfers and security guarantees for Ukraine. Maybe they’ll say ‘no’.”Asked what advice he would give Zelensky, Trump replied: “Gotta make a deal.