Trump Holds Separate Calls with Putin and Zelenskyy Amid Ukraine War Escalation
On the US 250th anniversary (July 5-6, 2026), President Donald Trump held separate phone calls with Russian President Vladimir Putin (85-90 minutes) and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to discuss ending the war. Despite Trump’s optimism about a resolution, Russia launched a deadly missile and drone attack on Kyiv, killing at least 28 people. Ukrainian drones also struck St. Petersburg and Crimea. Both leaders are set to attend the NATO summit in Ankara, where Ukraine support will be reaffirmed.
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Trump says resolution to Ukraine war 'getting closer' after talks with Putin and Zelenskyy
U.S. President Donald Trump stated on July 6, 2026, that a resolution to the Ukraine war is 'getting closer than people realize' after weekend phone calls with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Trump plans to discuss Ukraine at the NATO summit in Turkey and will meet Zelenskyy on July 8. Despite Trump's optimism, Russia launched a missile and drone attack on Kyiv, killing at least 28 people. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the U.S. position on resolving the conflict remains unchanged, but noted Putin and Trump agreed to continue contacts. Zelenskyy told the Financial Times that Trump now views the conflict in a new light due to Ukrainian successes, including long-range drone strikes on Russian oil targets. Trump did not repeat his earlier call for Ukraine to quickly agree to a deal with Russia.
The Hindu: Latest News today from India and the World, Breaking news, Top Headlines and Trending News Videos.Trump's calls, Ukraine's strikes, and Russia's barrage on Kyiv put markets on alert
Over the weekend, U.S. President Donald Trump reportedly held separate phone calls with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, discussing a potential end to the Russia-Ukraine war. Simultaneously, Ukrainian drones struck an oil terminal and port in St. Petersburg, while Russia launched its second large-scale missile and drone attack on Kyiv in less than a week. The Kremlin described the Trump-Putin call as 'businesslike and very constructive,' with Trump offering to help find a solution. Zelenskyy agreed to continue talks at the upcoming NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey. The combination of renewed diplomatic prospects and ongoing military escalation has put investors on alert, as markets assess geopolitical risk, energy security, and European defense commitments.
US Top News and AnalysisTrump's Calls, Ukraine Strikes, and Russian Barrage on Kyiv Put Markets on Alert
Over the weekend, US President Donald Trump reportedly held separate phone calls with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, discussing a potential end to the war. Simultaneously, Ukrainian drones struck an oil terminal and port in St. Petersburg, while Russia launched its second large-scale missile and drone attack on Kyiv in less than a week. The Kremlin described Trump's 90-minute call with Putin as 'businesslike and constructive,' with Trump emphasizing the need to end the conflict. Zelenskyy stated he agreed with Trump to continue talks at the upcoming NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey. These developments, combining renewed diplomatic prospects with military escalation, have put investors on alert as markets assess geopolitical risk, energy security, and European defense commitments.
US Top News and AnalysisPutin Strikes Kyiv Hours After 'Constructive' Call with Trump
Russian President Vladimir Putin launched a deadly missile and drone attack on Kyiv just hours after a nearly 90-minute phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump, which the Kremlin described as 'business-like and quite constructive.' At least 11 people were killed and 46 injured in the strikes, the second such attack on the Ukrainian capital in a week. The call, held while the U.S. celebrated its 250th Independence Day, followed stalled peace talks amid U.S. focus on Iran. Trump has recently shifted from sympathy for Putin to acknowledging Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's battlefield resilience. Zelenskyy reported having 'very good' discussions with Trump, expressing hope that American resolve could help end the war. Both leaders are expected at an upcoming NATO summit in Ankara, though the U.S. is unlikely to commit further funding. The Kremlin accused Ukraine and its allies of prolonging the conflict, while Russia continues to push for a political-diplomatic resolution on its terms.
HuffPost UK - Athena2 - All Entries (Public)Putin Snubs Trump With Fresh Strikes On Ukraine Hours After 'Constructive' Talk
Russian President Vladimir Putin launched a brutal missile and drone attack on Kyiv just hours after a nearly 90-minute phone call with US President Donald Trump, which the Kremlin described as 'business-like and quite constructive'. The strikes killed at least 11 people and injured 46 others, marking the second attack on the Ukrainian capital in a week. The call occurred as America celebrated its 250th independence anniversary, and followed stalled US-brokered peace talks amid the White House's focus on its war in Iran. Trump has recently shifted from sympathy for Putin to acknowledging Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is 'holding his own' on the battlefield. Zelenskyy also spoke with Trump over the weekend, calling the discussions 'very good' and noting a 'real prospect to end this war'. Both leaders are set to attend this week's NATO summit in Ankara, where member states are expected to reaffirm support for Ukraine, though the US is not expected to contribute further funding.
HuffPost UK - Athena2 - All Entries (Public)Zelenskyy and Putin Speak with Trump on US 250th Anniversary
On July 5, 2026, the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States, President Donald Trump received separate phone calls from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Russian President Vladimir Putin. Both war opponents subsequently presented their respective views on the situation at the front in the Ukraine war to the public, while Trump remained publicly silent about the content of the calls. The article, published by German news outlet Die Welt, characterizes the calls as 'the purest courting of the favor of the powerful Americans,' highlighting the strategic importance both sides place on engaging with the US president amid the ongoing conflict.
Nachrichten - WELTTrump Holds 85-Minute Call with Putin, Speaks with Zelenskyy on Ukraine War
On the occasion of the 250th birthday of the USA, President Donald Trump conducted separate phone calls with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to discuss the front-line situation in Ukraine and possible solutions to end the war. The 85-minute call with Putin, confirmed by Kremlin advisor Yuri Ushakov, covered the battlefield situation where Russia claims to be advancing, as well as topics like Iran and the Gulf region. Trump expressed willingness to work for a quick end to the fighting. Zelenskyy described his conversation with Trump as 'very good,' emphasizing the importance of US determination in achieving a diplomatic resolution. The calls preceded a NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, where heads of state from 32 countries are expected. Meanwhile, Russia claimed capture of Kostiantynivka—doubted by independent experts—and Ukrainian drone attacks hit St. Petersburg and Crimea, causing power and water outages.
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