The American President, Donald Trump, declared himself convinced that his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, wants "a deal" with Ukraine. This statement comes after a telephone conversation between the two leaders, held on Tuesday.
Trump expressed this conviction publicly, suggesting that there is openness on the part of Russia for a resolution of the conflict that has opposed Ukraine to Russia since February 2022. The American President did not specify details about the content of the conversations with Putin.
The communication between Trump and Putin occurs in a context of diplomatic efforts to try to end the war in Ukraine, which has been lasting for more than two years. The position of the United States has been fundamental in the attempts to mediate the conflict.
Trump's statements contrast with Russia's previous public positions, which have insisted on their conditions for any peace negotiation, including the recognition of annexed territories and the status of Crimea.
