Vladimir Putin, Trump Discuss Ukraine Conflict
The international community is watching closely as the situation in Ukraine continues to unfold, with thousands of lives lost and many more at risk. As Trump prepares to meet with Zelenskiy, the world waits to see if a peaceful resolution can be reached, and if the reportedly cordial relationship between Trump and Putin can yield a breakthrough in the conflict.
US President Donald Trump has reportedly spoken to Russian President Vladimir Putin on the phone to discuss an end to the war in Ukraine, amid increasing international pressure to resolve the conflict.
The conversation, which has not been officially confirmed by either Washington or Moscow, allegedly took place with Putin expressing his desire to see an end to the bloodshed, saying he "wants to see people stop dying". Trump claimed to have a good relationship with Putin and a concrete plan to end the war, but did not disclose further details.
The war, which began with Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, is approaching its third anniversary, with thousands of people, mostly Ukrainians, having been killed. Trump expressed hope that the war will end soon, citing the daily loss of life. He also announced plans to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy next week to discuss the conflict.
Despite the reported conversation between Trump and Putin, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov declined to confirm or deny that a discussion took place, fueling speculation about the nature of the talks and the potential for a resolution to the conflict.
