Trump had a one-hour phone call with Putin
On Thursday, July 3rd, U.S. President Donald Trump and Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin held a conversation that lasted over an hour. The key topic of the discussion was the cessation of the war against Ukraine. This was reported by Russian media citing Putin's aide, Yuri Ushakov.
Putin and Trump spoke for nearly an hour, discussing the war in Ukraine. It is noted that Putin told his colleague that Russia will continue to pursue its set goals and will not back down from them.
During the conversation, the American president also inquired about the earliest possible cessation of military actions, but the Russian dictator did not provide a clear answer. However, he stated that a political solution to the conflict is currently being sought.
“Overall, the conversation, as always between these two leaders, was on the same wavelength, frank, businesslike, and specific. The presidents will, of course, continue their communication. Such an agreement exists,” said Putin's aide, Yuri Ushakov.
Also, during the conversation, Trump and Putin discussed the situation around Iran and the Middle East in general. “Putin and Trump discussed the possibility of exchanging films that promote traditional values close to Russia and the Trump administration,” Ushakov stated.
