Trump tells Putin he is ready to help end Ukraine conflict, Kremlin adviser says
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Key Points:
- U.S. President Donald Trump told Russian President Vladimir Putin that ending the conflict in Ukraine is vital and expressed readiness to assist, including through talks at the upcoming G7 summit.
- Trump also mentioned that an agreement to end the conflict in Iran was close, with hopes for a public announcement soon, according to Kremlin adviser Yuri Ushakov.
- Putin responded by stating that intensified Ukrainian strikes would not change the battlefield situation and criticized European and Ukrainian efforts as attempts to prolong the conflict.
- U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are expected to visit Russia soon to continue negotiations aimed at ending the Ukraine war, despite stalled diplomatic efforts.
- Putin informally congratulated Trump on his 80th birthday and praised First Lady Melania Trump for her work on reuniting families affected by the Ukraine conflict.
