in Washington to make a direct call to Russian President Vladimir Putin. According to Bild, Trump briefly left his meeting with European leaders to hold what has been described as a pivotal Putin-Trump call.

Details of the Putin-Trump Call

The Kremlin confirmed that the Putin-Trump call lasted around 40 minutes and was “frank and highly constructive.” During the discussion, Trump briefed Putin on negotiations with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and European leaders, emphasizing support for continued direct talks between Russian and Ukrainian delegations.

Focus on Raising Negotiation Levels

The Kremlin revealed that both presidents discussed the possibility of elevating Russian-Ukrainian talks. They also agreed to maintain close communication on the Ukraine crisis and other pressing global issues. Putin praised Trump’s efforts toward resolving the conflict, underscoring the importance of U.S. mediation.

European Leaders and Security Guarantees

After the European meeting, Trump stated that discussions focused on providing security guarantees for Ukraine coordinated between the U.S. and European nations. He stressed that all parties were optimistic about the possibility of peace between Russia and Ukraine.

Towards a Three-Way Meeting

Trump disclosed that following his Putin-Trump call, plans began for a direct meeting between Putin and Zelensky, which would then be followed by a trilateral summit including Trump himself. “Everyone is very hopeful that real progress toward peace can be achieved,” he added.

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