Putin and Trump Hold Hour Long Call to Discuss Ukraine Settlement
9 sources across 7 countries
Who reported this
- ANSA
- Corriere della Sera
- Meduza
- Novaya Gazeta Europe
- South China Morning Post
- Telex
- The Japan Times
- El Pais
- Associated Press
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Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump spoke by phone for exactly one hour on Tuesday to discuss the conflict in Ukraine. According to Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov, the conversation was constructive, candid, and focused on the possibility of a settlement. The call followed a weekend visit to Moscow and Kyiv by U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, which both leaders reportedly viewed positively. During the call, Trump emphasized the need for a speedy end to the fighting, suggesting that a resolution would allow for the full restoration of trade and economic relations between the two nations. Putin provided his analysis of the frontline situation and outlined steps the United States could take to help end the war. Putin also explicitly assured Trump that Russia has no aggressive plans toward Europe. The two leaders agreed to continue prisoner exchanges and remain in contact. Some reports indicate that U.S. envoys may have discussed a potential winter truce regarding attacks on energy infrastructure, though the Kremlin has stated it is too early to set dates for face to face talks between Moscow and Kyiv.
How each side framed it
- Centre-left
- These outlets highlighted the contrast between Putin's assurances and the ongoing hybrid offensive or escalation against Europe.
- Centre
- These outlets focused on the factual details of the call and the diplomatic efforts to restart negotiations.
- Centre-right
- These outlets emphasized the frank nature of the talks and the U.S. push for a speedy resolution to the conflict.
Sources
- Centre ANSA: Putin hears Trump: 'No plan to hit Europe, forward with talks'
- Centre Associated Press: Putin assures Trump that Moscow doesn’t have aggressive plans toward Europe, Kremlin says - AP News
- Centre-right Corriere della Sera: Ukraine-Russia War, live news | One hour phone call between Putin and Trump. The Tsar: "No plan to attack Europe". Patriot missile supplies to Kiev from London and Berlin
- Centre-left El Pais: Putin assures Trump that he has no plans to attack the EU despite the escalation of his hybrid offensive
- Centre-left Meduza: Putin and Trump discussed U.S. negotiators’ trips to Moscow and Kyiv in one-hour call, Kremlin says
- Centre-left Novaya Gazeta Europe: Putin assured Trump that RF does not plan to attack Europe
- Centre-right South China Morning Post: Putin and Trump discuss Ukraine in ‘extremely frank’ call
- Centre Telex: Trump and Putyin spoke on the phone for an hour
- Centre The Japan Times: Putin and Trump discuss Ukraine in ‘extremely frank’ call
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