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.

Trump Hails Call with Putin as Negotiators Eye Russia-Ukraine Deal

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.