Former U.S. President Donald Trump told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and NATO leaders in a 16 Aug. conference call that Russian President Vladimir Putin is not interested in a cease-fire and instead favors a comprehensive agreement to end the war, Axios reported, citing a participant on the call. According to the source, Trump added, “I think a fast peace deal is better than a ceasefire,” underscoring his belief that a broader settlement would be more effective than a temporary halt in hostilities.