Trump says Russia-Ukraine deal 'very close' after new Kremlin talks

As both leaders sought to salvage relations ahead of tense conflicts, President Trump and Putin held a meeting in Moscow on Friday to discuss potential direct talks with Ukraine, though Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy rejected the idea of giving up Crimea. The recent death of a Russian general outside Moscow added context to their discussions. Trump later attended Pope Francis's funeral and praised the talks as "a good day" while acknowledging the challenges in achieving a deal between warring sides.