Trump calls news conference with Volodymyr Zelenskyy “very positive”

Trump said everybody is looking for a solution after holding a joint press conference with the Ukrainian president.

First Published: July 8, 2026, 9:46 AM ET

WHITE HOUSE — Donald Trump declared a joint news conference with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy went “very well” on a Truth Social post on July 8, 2026 at 8:33 AM EST.

Here is the full post on [truthsocial]: “President Zelenskyy and I just had a News Conference with the Fake News. It went very well. Everybody is looking for a solution. Very positive! Trump”

Trump struck an upbeat tone in his assessment of the event, writing that “everybody is looking for a solution” and describing the atmosphere as “very positive.” The brief post offered no details about the substance of the discussions or which questions were fielded during the conference, but its framing signaled that both leaders projected a cooperative stance before the press.

The meeting between Trump and Zelenskyy comes amid ongoing international efforts to resolve the war in Ukraine, which has drawn sustained attention from global leaders and defense establishments (see cbsnews.com). Zelenskyy has repeatedly called on Western allies for continued military and economic support as Kyiv seeks to strengthen its negotiating position (see president.gov.ua). The dynamics between the two presidents have been closely watched, with analysts noting that the tone of their public interactions can influence broader diplomatic momentum (see scmp.com).

Trump’s use of the phrase “Fake News” to describe the press corps at the conference is consistent with his longstanding characterization of mainstream media outlets. The post did not identify which reporters or organizations were present.

In the last 30 days, 79 of 556 Trump posts on Truth Social addressed the topic of foreign policy, according to a Zenger analysis of a real-time database of all Truth Social posts. The volume reflects the prominence of international affairs in Trump’s public messaging during this period.

What the two leaders discussed in detail and what steps may follow the press conference remain unclear. No joint statement or formal readout has been released as of this posting.