Trump says he wants to meet with Putin immediately

US President Donald Trump said he wants to meet with Russian leader Vladimir Putin immediately, Report informs via TASS.

According to the American leader, Russia "should want to make a deal" to resolve the Ukrainian crisis. "Maybe they want to make a deal. I think, from what I hear, Putin would like to see me and we’ll meet as soon as we can. I’d meet him immediately," Trump said during a conversation with journalists at the White House on Thursday.

The American leader was also asked whether he thinks sanctions against Russia will push the country's leadership to negotiate.

"I don't know, but I think he [the Russian president] should make a deal," Trump said.