Speaking ahead of the July 7–8 gathering, Trump said he had recently held a “good call” with Russian President Vladimir Putin and claimed both Moscow and Kyiv wanted the conflict to end. The remarks come as Washington seeks to revive negotiations after previous ceasefire efforts failed to produce a breakthrough. Ukraine has rejected demands to cede territory to Russia, while Moscow has continued to press for control over occupied areas. The Ankara summit is expected to address military support for Kyiv, European defense spending and NATO’s future role in the conflict.