Trump receives birthday calls from Putin and Zelenskyy

Russian President Vladimir Putin extended birthday wishes to U.S. President Donald Trump during a phone call on Trump's 80th birthday. The conversation, which lasted approximately 55 minutes, focused on the ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and Iran, as well as the prospects for future engagement between Washington and Moscow.

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Our president also sent a congratulatory message, in which he noted the exceptional character traits of the honoree that have contributed to his success as a person and as a politician.

According to Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov, the discussion was described as "friendly and frank." Putin reportedly noted Trump's "exceptional character traits" that have contributed to his success. Trump expressed gratitude, recalling that Putin was the first foreign leader to call him at the White House. This call marked the first conversation between the two leaders in about six weeks.

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Donald Trump was touched by these words, expressed his gratitude, and noted that Vladimir Putin was the first foreign leader to call him at the White House.

Separately, Donald Trump also held a conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Zelenskyy confirmed the call, stating that they had a "quite detailed discussion about many key things - peace, surely, was among them." The two leaders agreed to discuss matters further during an upcoming meeting at the G7 Summit.

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We have had quite a detailed discussion about many key things - peace, surely, was among them.

Kremlin officials indicated that U.S. special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, who are involved in Iranian affairs, are expected to travel to Russia soon for further discussions. Putin reportedly conveyed to Trump that if Ukrainian President Zelenskyy wishes to meet, he should travel to Moscow, an offer that Zelenskyy has previously rejected.

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We agreed that we will discuss more during our meeting at the G7 Summit.