The Kremlin announced Tuesday that Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump spoke by phone, days after envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner visited Moscow and Kyiv. According to the Kremlin, Trump told Putin he wants a rapid end to the war in Ukraine, which would allow full restoration of U.S.-Russia relations. Putin reportedly told Trump he harbors no hostile intentions toward Europe.
The Kremlin announced Tuesday that Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump held a phone conversation. According to the Kremlin, Trump expressed interest in a swift end to the war in Ukraine, stating that such a resolution would enable the full restoration of U.S.-Russia relations. Putin told Trump he has no hostile plans regarding Europe, the Kremlin said.
The call occurred days after the Moscow and Kyiv visits by Trump envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. The Zioneer has previously reported on several prior diplomatic engagements between the two leaders, including a July 5 call during which Trump offered to mediate a settlement, and subsequent meetings involving Ukrainian and U.S. officials. The content of Tuesday's call suggests continued U.S. efforts to press for a negotiated resolution.
The scope of any potential agreement and the timeline for further diplomatic steps remain unclear. The Kremlin's account has not been independently corroborated.
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