Russian President Vladimir Putin and United States President Donald Trump held an "extremely frank" conversation about the war in Ukraine, according to the Kremlin. The dialogue between both leaders took place while the situation on the ground remained tense.
Moscow resumed its massive bombings against Ukrainian territory after a three-day pause. This attack occurred in the context of the conversations between Putin and Trump, suggesting that diplomatic efforts have not halted military operations.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that negotiators from Ukraine, Russia, and the United States could meet this month in an attempt to find a diplomatic exit to the conflict. This meeting would be a significant step toward a possible resolution of the war.
The conversation between Putin and Trump reflects international efforts to seek a solution to the conflict, although the continued bombings demonstrate the difficulties in achieving peace in the region.
