U.S. President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin talk by phone and agree on peace talks with Ukraine
Quick Look
- US President Trump and Russian President Putin held a telephone conversation on the 8th and discussed the situation in Ukraine.
- The two leaders positively evaluated the results of the visit by U.S.
- Special Envoy to the Middle East Witkoff and Kushner to Russia and Ukraine, and agreed to maintain contact in the future.
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Why It Matters
Russia's invasion of Ukraine began in February 2022, and a prolonged fighting situation has continued. Former President Trump advocated for a peace settlement before taking office, and this meeting was held as part of that effort.
US President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke by phone on the 8th and discussed the situation in Ukraine. They positively evaluated the results of the visits to Russia and Ukraine by U.S. Special Envoy for the Middle East Witkoff and Trump's son-in-law Kushner, and agreed to continue to maintain contact. This was announced by Russian presidential aide Ushakov.
US special envoy conveys peace plan, visits Russia and Ukraine - plans to be announced within weeks
Mr. Ushakov said Mr. Trump expressed his desire to make significant progress on Russia's invasion of Ukraine during his term. He said he believed that achieving peace would "open the door to a complete restoration of U.S.-Russian relations."
Meanwhile, Putin presented an "objective and detailed analysis" of the current situation of the invasion and explained what the United States could do to bring the fighting to an early end. He also emphasized that Russia has "absolutely no plans" to attack Europe.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Detailed talks between US and Russia on Ukraine peace plan to begin in coming weeks
Likely · Within weeks
Trump administration may consider easing some sanctions against Russia
Possible · Within months
Open Questions
- What is the specific content of the peace plan?
- What is the reaction from the Ukrainian side?
- What will the timeline for future consultations look like?



