Putin-Trump Ceasefire Call
Putin and Trump Hold Hourlong Phone Call to Discuss Ukraine Ceasefire
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Kremlin adviser Yuri Ushakov said Trump hopes to achieve a breakthrough before his presidential term ends in 2029 and linked a ceasefire to the full restoration of U.S.-Russia relations and possible trade ties offering “colossal advantages for both sides.”
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The Kremlin did not provide details of the steps Putin proposed, while Russia continues to demand that Ukraine cede territory in the east that Russian forces have not captured—conditions described as maximalist and unchanged.
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U.S. Undersecretary of Defense Elbridge Colby warned that Russia is reconstituting its forces and defense industry, saying the United States and its allies must prepare for a protracted conflict and continued Ukrainian military needs “in the months and years ahead.”
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Recent attacks underscored the continuing human cost of the war: missile strikes killed at least five civilians and wounded 25 people in Kyiv, while Russian-controlled areas reported three deaths and 13 injuries.
Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump spoke for one hour in a call the Kremlin called constructive and candid, focused on ending the war in Ukraine and rebuilding U.S.-Russia relations. Kremlin adviser Yuri Ushakov said Trump hopes to achieve a breakthrough before his term ends in 2029, linking a ceasefire to full restoration of U.S.-Russia ties and possible trade deals offering "colossal advantages for both sides."
Putin outlined his assessment of the battlefield and steps Washington could take to secure an immediate ceasefire, while both sides viewed recent meetings by U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner in Moscow and Kyiv as positive. However, no breakthrough emerged, and Ukrainian and Western officials remain skeptical of Russian victory claims, warning the war could stretch on for years.
Putin Offers Assurance on European Safety
The Kremlin said Putin told Trump that Russia has no aggressive plans toward Europe, a message that comes as Western governments accuse Moscow of conducting covert sabotage and hybrid operations across the continent. LA Times reported the assurance directly from a senior Kremlin official, though European officials have expressed skepticism about such claims given Russia's military actions and ongoing operations near NATO borders.
Moscow's Demands Remain Unchanged and Maximalist
The Kremlin did not provide details of the steps Putin proposed during the call, and Russia continues to demand that Ukraine cede territory in the east—land that Russian forces have not yet captured. Western analysts describe these conditions as maximalist and unchanged from earlier negotiating positions, suggesting Moscow is not moving toward compromise on core demands.
U.S. Prepares for Protracted Conflict Ahead
U.S. Undersecretary of Defense Elbridge Colby warned that Russia is rebuilding its forces and defense industry faster than expected, and the United States and its allies must prepare for a long conflict. Colby stressed that Ukrainian military needs will continue "in the months and years ahead," signaling the Pentagon expects sustained commitments regardless of ceasefire talks.
Civilian Deaths Mount as Fighting Intensifies
Missile strikes on Kyiv killed at least five civilians and wounded 25 people, while Russian-controlled areas reported three deaths and 13 injuries, underscoring the continuing human cost. The attacks occurred as talks between Trump and Putin progressed, demonstrating that military operations on the ground have not paused despite diplomatic efforts to negotiate an end to the conflict.
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