Putin and Trump Discuss Ukraine War After U.S. Envoy Visits
US President Donald Trump positively assessed his telephone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Consensus
- Putin and Trump held a one-hour phone conversation.
- The call took place after visits by U.S. envoys Steve Wiikoff and Jared Kushner to Moscow and Kyiv.
- The conversation was described as constructive, frank, and positive by Russian sources.
- Both leaders discussed the situation in Ukraine and the possibility of resolving the conflict.
- Putin provided an objective and detailed analysis of the special military operation.
- The U.S. envoys' visits were evaluated positively by Russia.
- Both sides agreed to continue cooperation and remain in contact.
- The discussion included the potential for improved U.S.-Russia relations if the conflict ends.
Points of divergence
- Expert Mikhail Karygin believes a three-way summit between Putin, Trump, and Zelensky is unlikely, and that working-level talks may begin no earlier than September 20. — vm
- The U.S. delegation's visits were aimed at developing a roadmap for resuming negotiations involving Russia, Ukraine, and the U.S. — vm
- Putin thanked Trump for his mediation efforts and mentioned Melania Trump’s role in returning children to their families. — riamo
- Trump emphasized the importance of ending the conflict quickly to restore U.S.-Russia relations, including in trade and economy. — tg_bbcrussian
- Trump expressed interest in achieving a breakthrough during his presidency and highlighted economic benefits of improved relations. — tg_MID_Russia
- The U.S. side has not yet commented on the phone call. — tg_currenttime
- Putin outlined specific steps the U.S. could take to accelerate the end of military operations. — interfax
Coverage (20 sources)
- Peskov reported on the absence of agreements for the meeting of Putin and Trump — Вести
- Peskov explained whether anyone can influence the relations between Putin and Trump — Вести
- Peskov: No one will be able to disrupt the meeting of Putin and Trump — Ведомости
- Peskov said who Putin might meet at APEC and who he probably won't — Фонтанка
- Peskov allowed for reaching an agreement on a new meeting of Putin and Trump — Москва 24
- Trump called his phone conversation with Putin good — Коммерсантъ
- Peskov: Putin and Trump did not discuss the change in the composition of the American delegation — Коммерсантъ
- Expert Karyagin urges not to count on a meeting of Putin, Trump and Zelensky — Вечерняя Москва
- Putin by phone announced Trump analysis of events during SVO — РИАМО
- Putin and Trump spoke after US presidential representatives visited Moscow and Kiev. What did they talk about? — BBC News Русская служба
- Comment by the President of Russia's Deputy Yuri Usakov after the telephone conversation of the President of Russia Vladimir Putin... — МИД России
- Comment by the President of Russia's Deputy Yuri Usakov on the outcome of the telephone conversation between Vladimir Putin and the President of the USA... — Кремль. Новости
- Trump and Putin spoke by phone — Настоящее Время
- Ushakov: The conversation with Putin and Trump was very candid — Коммерсантъ
- Putin conducted an hour-long telephone conversation with Trump — Интерфакс
- Putin and Trump discussed settlement in Ukraine — Ведомости
- In the Kremlin, hints were given about today's talks between Putin and Trump — Коммерсантъ
- Peskov did not deny possible phone call between Putin and Trump — Ведомости
- Peskov: Putin will conduct an international telephone conversation — Москва 24
- Main news of the day: — РИА Новости (Telegram)
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