Trump called on Russia to make a deal with Ukraine. US President… (трамп · президент · украина)
Trump called on Russia to make a deal with Ukraine. US President Donald Trump stated on Monday that he had conducted good telephone conversations with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Consensus
- US President Donald Trump had phone conversations with both Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on June 14.
- Trump stated that he would focus on resolving the Ukraine conflict after stabilizing the situation with Iran.
- The G7 summit took place in France, where Trump met with French President Emmanuel Macron.
- Special envoys of the US president, including Steve Whitmore and Jared Kushner, are expected to visit Russia soon.
Points of divergence
- Trump changed his mind about Ukraine's chances in the conflict, according to French President Emmanuel Macron. — vedomosti
- Expert Alexei Naumov believes Trump will continue to delay a decision, not fully aligning with either Russia or Europe, and will not pressure Ukraine due to financial interests. — vesti
- Trump explicitly told Zelensky that Russia must make a deal to end the war. — kommersant
- Trump will continue to delay, as he benefits financially from the conflict through arms sales and Starlink suppliers. — vesti
- Putin and Trump had a friendly and frank conversation lasting about 50 minutes. — vedomosti
- Trump said he had good conversations with both Putin and Zelensky and that both leaders are open to resolving the conflict. — interfax
Coverage (2 sources)
- Macron: Trump Changed His Mind on Ukraine Issue — Ведомости
- Expert gives forecast of Trump's policy toward Ukraine after G7 summit — Вести