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President Trump Speaks with Putin for Over an Hour on Ukraine War
President Trump urged a quick end to the Ukraine conflict during a call with President Putin lasting more than an hour on July 5. He said ending the war would unlock enormous economic cooperation between the United States and Russia. The discussion took place as Russian forces advance slowly in Donetsk while Ukraine strikes targets inside Russia.
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President Trump spoke with President Putin for more than an hour on July 5, pushing for a rapid end to the Ukraine war. Trump stated that concluding the conflict would unlock enormous economic cooperation between the United States and Russia. The call occurred while Russia's 2026 offensive has stalled, with Russian forces advancing at a slow pace in Donetsk at high cost in personnel and equipment.
Ukraine has conducted strikes on Russian oil refineries and logistics targets inside Russia. @MarioNawfal reported the details, citing Financial Times writer Claudio, Michael.
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