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Trump says Ukraine peace deal could restore U.S.-Russia ties: Kremlin
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Key Points:
- U.S. President Donald Trump told Russian President Vladimir Putin that a swift resolution to the Ukraine war could lead to the full restoration of trade and economic ties between the two countries, according to a Kremlin readout.
- The leaders discussed recent visits by U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Moscow and Kyiv, aimed at reviving stalled diplomatic talks to end the conflict.
- Russia has resumed air attacks on major Ukrainian cities following a brief pause during the U.S. peace negotiators' visit, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy criticizing the international community's insufficient response.
- Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov described the one-hour call between Trump and Putin as "constructive and very candid," noting Trump's desire for a swift end to the war and Putin's detailed explanation of Russia's military actions.
- Putin also shared his perspective on how the U.S. could help end military operations quickly and dismissed concerns about a Russian threat to European nations; the White House had no immediate comment.
