Trump says U.S. is close to lifting pause on intel sharing with Ukraine

• It was a key factor in Ukrainian President Zelensky's decision to publish a statement expressing regret for his public spat with Trump at the White House and stressing his willingness to engage in peace talks with Russia.

Driving the news: A reporter aboard Air Force One on Sunday asked the president if he would consider lifting the intel block on Ukraine.

• "We just about have, we really just about have," Trump replied.

What to watch: Trump said he thinks Ukraine will sign a minerals deal with the U.S., but stressed he wants Ukraine "to want peace … and right now they haven't shown it to the extent that they should. But I think they will be, and I think it's going to become evident over the next two or three days."

• Trump's remarks came ahead of a key meeting between senior U.S. and Ukrainian officials in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday that will focus on a possible ceasefire in the three-year war.

• Trump said on Sunday he hopes to make progress this week on the issue and stressed he think the meeting in Saudi Arabia will produce good results.

Yes, but: Trump didn't say whether the U.S. will lift the suspension on weapons shipments to Ukraine, which was imposed a week ago.

Editor's note: This article has been updated with further comment from President Trump.