Until the US figures out what is necessary to end the conflict, it does not intend to take on any commitments regarding Ukraine.
Trump expects Europe to take a leading role in resolving the Ukrainian crisis.
Europeans will have to shoulder the lion's share of the burden regarding Ukraine. It is their continent. It is their security.
The US is working with Europeans and Ukrainians on security issues, but they are not yet resolved.
Trump never fully reveals anything because he doesn't want to lose his levers of influence.
About the essence of the negotiations
The US received details of the negotiating positions of Russia and Ukraine and is currently working on them.
Ukraine wants guarantees that Russia will not invade its territory again.
Russia is seeking territories, most of which are already occupied by Russian military personnel, while some are not.
The basis of the agreement on Ukraine can be coordinated before Putin meets with Zelensky.
At the meeting, Putin and Zelensky may agree on territories and security.
If the process goes the 'bureaucratic way', then that scenario will be realized.
About the call to Putin
European leaders did not expect Trump to call Putin after meeting with them.
EU leaders believed that proper preparation was needed for a conversation with Putin. Trump did not listen to them.
About Putin
I have never met Putin in person, but I have spoken with him on the phone multiple times.
Putin is soft in communication in his own way. He is very calculating. He is very cautious.
Putin is a man who cares about Russia's interests as he sees them.
Putin respects Trump because he knows that Trump cares about the interests of the American people.
About the joke regarding Zelensky
I told Zelensky in the Oval Office: 'Mr. President, if you behave well, I won’t say anything.' And he just quietly chuckled. It was a nice little way to break the ice.
About Trump's intention to get into heaven
This is very interesting. I have never heard Trump say that.
The priest who baptized me jokingly promised to help Trump get into heaven if he could stop the conflict.