Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump hold a “businesslike” phone call on July 4 that lasts nearly 90 minutes, according to the Russian Foreign Ministry. Russia says Trump again offers to help end the war in Ukraine during the conversation. The call takes place ahead of a critical NATO summit in Turkey that begins Tuesday, which Trump plans to attend. The Russian side characterizes the discussion as practical and focused on ongoing international issues, including the prospects for resolving the Ukraine conflict. The coverage provided does not include additional details about specific proposals, agreements, or commitments reached on the call beyond the renewed offer of US assistance. Separate accounts from the US side are not included in the provided excerpts. Overall, both the reported timing and the stated purpose emphasize diplomatic coordination in the period leading up to the NATO meeting, where the alliance’s posture toward the war and related security issues is expected to be a central topic.