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Putin speaks with Trump on US anniversary, highlighting diplomacy amid Ukraine war struggles
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Putin speaks with Trump on US anniversary, highlighting diplomacy amid Ukraine war struggles

From Dong-A Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke with former U.S. President Donald Trump for about 90 minutes, highlighting friendly relations between the two countries.
  • The call, timed with the U.S.'s 250th anniversary, included discussions on ending the Ukraine war and seeking a peaceful resolution, according to Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov.
  • Putin reportedly shared his realistic assessment of the war's progress with Trump, while the Kremlin also noted Russia and the U.S. as major nuclear powers responsible for international security.

Russian President Vladimir Putin engaged in a 90-minute call with former U.S. President Donald Trump, a conversation that highlighted friendly relations between the two nations. The call, which coincided with the United States' 250th anniversary, was described as practical and constructive by Kremlin foreign policy aide Yuri Ushakov.

Trump expressed readiness to facilitate an end to the Ukraine war and pursue a peaceful resolution.

— Yuri UshakovKremlin foreign policy aide Yuri Ushakov describing the call between Putin and Trump.

According to Ushakov, Trump expressed readiness to facilitate an end to the Ukraine war and pursue a peaceful resolution. The former president's special envoy, Steve Witkoff, and his son-in-law, Jared Kushner, are also reportedly preparing to visit Moscow to continue mediation efforts.

The call was practical and constructive.

— Yuri UshakovKremlin foreign policy aide Yuri Ushakov describing the atmosphere of the call.

During the conversation, Putin conveyed his realistic assessment of the ongoing war in Ukraine to Trump. The Kremlin also issued a separate congratulatory message, emphasizing the roles of Russia and the United States as the world's largest nuclear powers in maintaining international security and stability.

Putin shared his realistic assessment of the war's progress with Trump.

— Yuri UshakovKremlin foreign policy aide Yuri Ushakov on the content of the discussion.
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Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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