Donald Trump conveyed to Vladimir Putin the importance of ending the conflict in Ukraine and expressed his willingness to facilitate peace negotiations. The two leaders engaged in a 55-minute conversation on Trump’s 80th birthday. Trump highlighted that resolving the conflict could lead to improved relations between the US and Russia, as stated by Kremlin foreign policy adviser Yuri Ushakov.
During the call, Trump also mentioned progress towards a peace agreement with Iran, with expectations for successful negotiations to be made public soon. Ushakov reiterated Trump’s emphasis on the necessity of ending hostilities in Ukraine, mentioning Trump’s readiness to collaborate with European partners and Kyiv, including discussions at the G7 summit.
Putin extended informal birthday wishes to Trump, praising their mutual understanding in addressing complex issues openly. Putin expressed confidence in enhancing Russian-American relations and contributing to global security and stability.
Prior to the G7 summit, Trump engaged in discussions with Volodymyr Zelenskyy on strategies to end the conflict in Ukraine. Zelenskyy expressed his support for Trump’s efforts to resolve Russia’s aggression against Ukraine.