Trump reportedly tells Putin he is prepared to help end war in Ukraine
The Guardian • • nation
Key Points:
- Donald Trump told Vladimir Putin that ending Russia’s war in Ukraine is critical and expressed his readiness to help, according to Russia’s TASS news agency.
- During a 55-minute phone call, Trump also informed Putin that the US was close to a peace deal with Iran amid ongoing US-Israel tensions with the country.
- Putin wished Trump a happy 80th birthday in an informal manner and emphasized their mutual understanding and potential to improve Russian-American relations.
- The war between Russia and Ukraine, ongoing since February 2022, has lasted longer than World War I, with peace talks largely stalled despite recent calls from Trump officials to end the conflict quickly.
- Trump plans to celebrate his 80th birthday with a $60 million UFC event on the White House South Lawn, featuring a large steel structure and multiple fighting bouts.
