Trump Claims Ukraine-Russia Talks Are Happening and "Going Okay"

U.S. President Donald Trump stated that discussions between Ukraine and Russia are currently taking place and progressing. "We are talking. Talks are going okay," Trump told reporters on Sunday. The brief comment offers a rare public glimpse into diplomatic activity regarding the conflict in eastern Ukraine. The fighting between Ukrainian forces and Russia-backed separatists has lasted over five years. Neither Ukrainian nor Russian officials have immediately confirmed the president's claim about the state of negotiations. The United States has previously supported Ukraine in the conflict. Trump's remark did not include details on the talks' location, participants, or specific topics.