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Trump Offers to Help End Ukraine War in 90-Minute Call with Putin, Says ‘Ready to Find a Solution…’
The US President also spoke with Volodymyr Zelensky ahead of the NATO summit in Turkey, as Russia and Ukraine continued to disagree over battlefield developments and peace conditions.
Washington/Moscow: US President Donald Trump held a nearly 90-minute phone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday, during which he reiterated his willingness to help bring an end to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, according to the Kremlin.
The high-level call comes just days before the NATO summit in Turkey, where the conflict in Ukraine is expected to be one of the key topics on the agenda. Trump also separately spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who later described the discussion as “very good” and expressed hope that diplomatic efforts would continue at the summit.
Trump reiterates offer to broker peace
According to Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov, Trump once again expressed his readiness to work toward ending the conflict through diplomacy.
Ushakov said the US President reaffirmed his commitment to finding a quick resolution to the war and overcoming the ongoing crisis.
He described the conversation between Trump and Putin as “business-like and quite constructive,” suggesting both leaders discussed possible diplomatic avenues to reduce hostilities.
Putin reiterates Russia’s position
During the call, Vladimir Putin reportedly told Trump that Russia remains open to a political and diplomatic solution, but stressed that any agreement must take into account what Moscow considers its fundamental security interests.
The Kremlin also accused Ukraine and some of its European allies of prolonging the conflict, alleging that Kyiv has continued attacks on Russian energy infrastructure and civilian targets.
These claims have been rejected by Ukraine in the past.
Dispute over Kostiantynivka continues
The diplomatic conversations came amid fresh disagreements over the battlefield situation.
Russia claimed its forces had captured the strategically important city of Kostiantynivka in the eastern Donetsk region.
However, President Zelensky and Ukraine’s General Staff dismissed the claim, insisting that Ukrainian forces continue to hold the city.
The conflicting statements highlight the ongoing uncertainty surrounding developments on the front line.
US envoys may return to Moscow
According to the Kremlin, Trump informed Putin that US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner would continue efforts to facilitate peace negotiations and could make another visit to Moscow as part of ongoing diplomatic engagement.
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Putin also reportedly expressed hope that American diplomatic initiatives concerning the Iran conflict would contribute to broader long-term stability in the region.
The Russian President further renewed his invitation for Trump to visit Moscow in the future.
Zelensky sees hope in diplomacy
Following his conversation with Trump, Volodymyr Zelensky shared an update on Telegram, saying the two leaders discussed the situation along the roughly 1,200-kilometre front line.
Zelensky said there remains a genuine opportunity to end the war and stressed that continued American leadership would play a crucial role in achieving peace.
He added that both leaders agreed to continue their discussions during the upcoming NATO summit in Turkey, where further diplomatic efforts are expected.
While diplomatic contacts have intensified in recent days, significant differences remain between Russia and Ukraine over the conditions for any future peace agreement. Moscow continues to insist that any settlement must recognise Russian control over the Donbas region, a demand that Kyiv has repeatedly rejected.
