Trump Hails Call with Putin as Negotiators Eye Russia-Ukraine Deal
President Donald Trump on Wednesday confirmed he had a call with Russian President Vladimir Putin as Washington hopes to build momentum toward a peace deal ending the yearslong war between Moscow and Ukraine.
TL;DR
- President Donald Trump confirmed a call with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
- The call is part of Washington's efforts to build momentum toward a peace deal for the Russia-Ukraine war.
- Ending the war is a top priority of Trump's second term.
- Top negotiators Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner were deployed overseas to discuss a potential deal.
- Negotiators engaged in talks with Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.