Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Wednesday that President Trump assured him that his main goal in meeting Russian leader Vladimir Putin this week is to push for a cease-fire.

Trump is holding a summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin to address the ongoing war with Ukraine. SPUTNIK/AFP via Getty Images

Zelensky revealed what Trump told him and other leaders in Europe on Wednesday about his plans for his Alaskan summit with Putin on Friday.

Trump agreed with them that the focus should be on halting the fight first before the full terms of ending the war can be negotiated, Zelensky said.

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