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.