Trump-Putin talks on ending Russia-Ukraine war progressing well, says White House
Weeks after a contentious meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House, U.S. President Donald Trump has initiated direct talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in a renewed attempt to broker peace in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Trump, who placed a call to Putin at 10:00 AM Eastern Time, remains engaged in what officials describe as an extensive and detailed discussion with the Russian leader. As of now, the conversation has lasted over 80 minutes.
White House optimistic about talks
“The call is going well, and still in progress,” a White House spokesperson confirmed, underscoring the administration’s optimism about the discussions. While the details of the call remain undisclosed, sources indicate that the two leaders are exploring diplomatic solutions to end the prolonged war in Ukraine.
The White House has yet to provide further updates on the conversation, but analysts suggest that this engagement marks a significant shift in U.S. diplomatic efforts toward resolving the conflict.
A renewed diplomatic effort
Trump’s latest outreach follows his meeting with Zelensky, which reportedly ended without any major breakthroughs. The U.S. president’s decision to engage directly with Putin signals a strategic move aimed at expediting negotiations and possibly finding common ground between the warring nations.
As the call continues, the global community awaits further details on whether this discussion could lead to substantive steps toward de-escalation and peace in the region.
