U.S. President Donald Trump said Thursday that Russian President Vladimir Putin is ready to reach an agreement on the Ukraine conflict, adding that he hopes to involve Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in any upcoming talks.

Trump’s remarks came just days ahead of a planned summit with Putin in Alaska, expected to focus heavily on the war in Ukraine and European security issues. He noted that “there is a real chance for a genuine agreement,” stressing that the goal is to achieve “a fair and lasting peace.”