U.S. President Donald Trump Friday said he appreciated Russian President Vladimir Putin’s statement on North Korea adding that he saw progress with the DPRK.

Trump’s comments follow the conclusion of a one day summit between Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Vladivostok on Thursday.

“I think we’re doing very well with North Korea. A lot of progress is being made,” Trump told assembled reporters at the White House.

“I appreciated President Putin’s statement yesterday. He wants to see it done also. I think there’s a lot of excitement for getting a deal done with North Korea.”

It’s