Putin, Zelenskyy speak with Trump by phone as drone strikes kill 2 in Russia and UK detains tanker

The leaders also discussed Iran, with Trump saying a U.S. agreement with Tehran was close.

Putin, Zelenskyy speak with Trump by phone as drone strikes kill 2 in Russia and UK detains tanker

TL;DR

  • Trump spoke separately with Putin and Zelenskyy regarding the war in Ukraine.
  • Putin suggested Zelenskyy meet him in Moscow to discuss the conflict.
  • Zelenskyy stated his position along the eastern front line has improved.
  • Drone attacks in Russia's Oryol and Bryansk regions killed two people and wounded nine.
  • A separate drone strike hit fuel storage facilities in Russia's Yaroslavl region.
  • Ukraine is increasing attacks on Russian oil and gas infrastructure.
  • The UK detained a sanctioned tanker in the English Channel, suspected of belonging to Russia's 'shadow fleet'.
  • The leaders also discussed Iran, with Trump indicating a U.S. agreement with Tehran was near.