Ukraine updates: Trump holds phone call with Putin DW 05/19/2025
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President Trump conducted phone calls with both Russian President Putin and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy in an effort to negotiate a ceasefire in the ongoing Ukraine conflict. European leaders from the UK, Germany, France, and Italy also engaged with Trump prior to these discussions. Despite Trump's aspirations for a rapid resolution, Kremlin spokespeople indicated significant challenges ahead, emphasizing the complexity of reaching an agreement. Recent negotiations in Istanbul yielded no results, highlighting the difficulties in achieving a peaceful settlement amidst the ongoing turmoil.
Moscow's Kremlin spokesman warned that 'painstaking work lies ahead' in the Ukraine conflict, dampening hopes for a swift resolution after Trump's call with Putin.
Trump, hailed as a dealmaker, aims for a swift end to the Ukraine war, although initial talks between Russia and Ukraine concluded without agreement.
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