On his 80th birthday, US President Donald Trump holds direct talks with both Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin, according to reporting from the same outlet. The communications are presented as part of Trump’s broader efforts to advance diplomacy surrounding the war in Ukraine.
In addition to the calls, the US president indicates that senior envoys—identified as Witkoff and Kushner—will travel to Russia “soon.” The reports do not provide additional details on the agenda, timing beyond the “soon” timeframe, or any specific proposals discussed during the calls.
The coverage frames the events as high-level engagement with leaders from both sides. It does not state whether the calls produce immediate agreements or outline follow-up steps beyond the planned envoy visit. The reports therefore focus mainly on the fact of the simultaneous leader-to-leader contacts and the announced intention to send envoys to Russia.
