Trump Wants to End Conflict Between Russia, Ukraine, According to Kremlin Adviser

Trump held phone calls with both Putin and Zelenskyy on June 14.

Trump Wants to End Conflict Between Russia, Ukraine, According to Kremlin Adviser

TL;DR

  • President Trump expressed an urgent desire to end the conflict in Ukraine.
  • He discussed peace talks with Ukraine and Russia during a 55-minute phone call with President Vladimir Putin.
  • Kremlin foreign policy adviser Yuri Ushakov described the call as informal and noted Trump's emphasis on ceasing hostilities.
  • Trump indicated he would also raise the issue at the G7 Summit.
  • The call happened shortly before Trump confirmed a peace deal between the United States and Iran.