During a recent phone call, President Trump and President Putin addressed several issues including the conflict in Ukraine. Trump advocated for a swift conclusion to the hostilities, while Putin expressed willingness for further negotiations with Kyiv. However, he also reiterated Russia’s intent to pursue its objectives in Ukraine and the need to resolve the underlying issues. Putin's positions included the necessity for Ukraine to forgo its NATO membership and acknowledge Russia's territorial claims. The call's timing coincided with the pause of some US weapon shipments to Ukraine, which was not a topic of discussion between the leaders.
President Trump urged for a rapid end to the fighting in Ukraine while Putin expressed readiness for talks with Kyiv, noting past humanitarian successes from discussions.
Putin insists any peace deal must require Ukraine to abandon its NATO aspirations and recognize Russia's territorial claims in the region.
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