Trump speaks with Putin and Zelenskyy as war in Ukraine rages on

U.S. President Donald Trump held separate phone calls with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday, the same day he celebrated his 80th birthday. The conversations took place as the war in Ukraine remains a focal point ahead of the upcoming G7 summit.

According to Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov, Trump's call with Putin lasted just under an hour. Ushakov stated that Trump emphasized the need to end hostilities in Ukraine and expressed readiness to influence European allies and Kyiv. Trump also noted that recent strikes on Russian civilian targets complicate a settlement, suggesting that ending the war quickly could lead to "a truly new quality of U.S.-Russian relations."

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Putin, in turn, argued that attacks on Russian civilian infrastructure would not alter Ukraine's battlefield stance. He also extended an invitation for Zelenskyy to visit Moscow if he desired a meeting. Ushakov mentioned that U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are expected to visit Russia soon.

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wonderful conversation

Separately, Zelenskyy described his conversation with Trump as "wonderful" in a Telegram statement. He thanked the U.S. president for his support and discussed ways to "bring peace closer." Zelenskyy also updated Trump on Ukraine's improved position along the eastern front line, with plans to discuss further at the G7 summit.

The leaders also touched upon Iran, with Trump indicating that a U.S. agreement with Tehran was close to completion. The calls occurred as Trump prepared to travel to France for the G7 summit, where the war in Ukraine is expected to be a major agenda item. Trump, who previously claimed he could end the Ukraine conflict within 24 hours of taking office, has become increasingly frustrated by the war and its impact on gas prices.

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