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Trump and Putin Hold 90-Minute Call on Ukraine, Russia Invites Trump to Visit
Presidents Trump and Putin spoke for nearly 90 minutes on July 4. Putin renewed an invitation for Trump to visit Russia. Both leaders discussed ending the Ukraine conflict.
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Presidents Trump and Putin spoke by phone for nearly 90 minutes on July 4. The Kremlin said the call was business-like and constructive. Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov stated that Trump offered to help find a solution to the war in Ukraine. Ushakov said Trump confirmed his readiness to work toward a rapid end to the fighting.
Ushakov said Russia seeks a political-diplomatic resolution that takes account of its fundamental approach. He added that Putin described Russian forces as advancing and liberating localities. Ushakov accused the Ukrainian government and its European allies of seeking to extend the conflict and of carrying out terrorism against civilians.
He linked the accusation to Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian energy infrastructure and residential areas.
Trump also spoke with Ukrainian President Zelensky on July 3. Zelensky said on Telegram that the conversation was very good and that there is a real prospect to end the war. Zelensky stated that American resolve will have crucial meaning. He thanked the United States for weapons including Javelins and Patriots.
Zelensky and Trump are scheduled to continue discussions at the NATO Summit in Ankara on July 7-8.
