U.S. President Donald Trump makes an offer to help broker a potential settlement to the war in Ukraine during a telephone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, according to a Kremlin aide. Kremlin spokesperson Yuri Ushakov says the call lasts nearly 90 minutes and that Putin provides Trump with a “realistic assessment” of the battlefield situation. In separate calls, Trump also speaks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, with Ukrainian and other reports saying Zelenskyy confirms he took part in the conversation.
The reporting also reflects differing positions on the war’s progress. Russia describes battlefield advances, while Ukraine disputes those claims. One outlet further notes that Russia’s stated conditions for any solution include Moscow assuming full control over Ukraine’s Donbas region.
Several sources say Trump’s envoys are expected to continue mediation efforts ahead of an upcoming NATO summit, where Ukraine-related issues and stalled peace talks are expected to be central. Across sources, the immediate point of agreement is that Trump offers assistance toward a negotiated outcome during calls with both leaders, while broader negotiating terms remain contested.
