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President Trump and Vladimir Putin Discuss Ukraine War Resolution and Economic Ties

President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a phone call on Tuesday to discuss the ongoing war in Ukraine. During the conversation, President Trump expressed a desire for a swift resolution to the conflict, noting that a quick end to the fighting would allow the United States and Russia to fully restore trade and economic ties. Russian President Vladimir Putin provided an analysis of the battlefield situation and outlined potential ways the U.S. could help achieve an immediate ceasefire. Putin also dismissed claims of aggressive intentions toward Europe, stating that Moscow does not harbor hostile plans for the continent. The call followed a weekend visit by U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to both Moscow and Kyiv. While the envoys presented several ideas for ending the war, both nations resumed heavy aerial bombardment immediately after the envoys departed. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that the envoys provided worthwhile ideas for a peace deal and expressed his hope to meet with President Trump in the coming weeks.

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