Trump and Putin hold one-hour call regarding Ukraine peace efforts

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Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin held a one-hour telephone conversation on September 8 to discuss efforts to end the conflict in Ukraine. The call followed recent shuttle diplomacy by US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, who met with Putin in Moscow and President Zelenskyy in Kyiv over the preceding weekend.

During the discussion, Trump emphasized the desire for a swift resolution to the war, noting that a breakthrough would facilitate the full restoration of US-Russia relations, particularly in trade and economic sectors. Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov described the conversation as constructive and frank. Putin reportedly assessed the current military situation and reiterated that Russia has no aggressive intentions toward Europe, dismissing claims of such plans as pretexts for increased European military spending.

While the US envoys' visits were viewed positively by both leaders, no formal ceasefire or peace agreement was announced. Following a brief pause during the diplomatic visits, reports indicate that airstrikes between Russia and Ukraine have resumed, resulting in casualties in both regions.

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Dmitry Peskov · Donald Trump · Jared Kushner · Kremlin · Steve Witkoff · Vladimir Putin · Volodymyr Zelenskyy · Yuri Ushakov · Yury Ushakov

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[● 3 SOURCES] A phone call between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump regarding the diplomatic mission is possible. alsaudi.news
[● 3 SOURCES] US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner reported significant progress following meetings in Moscow and Kyiv. ch23.com · www.usay.gr
[○ 1 SOURCE] Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed readiness to participate in tripartite talks. ch23.com
[● 4 SOURCES] Russia does not rule out the possibility of resuming tripartite negotiations involving the US and Ukraine. alsaudi.news · ch23.com
[● 4 SOURCES] The location and timing for potential tripartite talks have not yet been determined. alsaudi.news · ch23.com
[DISPUTED] US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner held a three-hour meeting with Vladimir Putin in Moscow. ch23.com · www.usay.gr · www.paraskhnio.gr
[● 9 SOURCES] Vladimir Putin assured Donald Trump that Russia has no aggressive plans against Europe. www.usay.gr · www.in.gr · www.paraskhnio.gr · omikron24.gr · thefaq.gr
[○ 1 SOURCE] Vladimir Putin remains committed to military operations and aims to control the entire Donetsk region.
[● 5 SOURCES] The meetings between US envoys and Russian leadership were described as substantial and constructive. ch23.com · www.usay.gr · www.in.gr · www.paraskhnio.gr
[○ 1 SOURCE] General Phan Van Giang noted positive results in bilateral defense cooperation, including high-level exchanges and scientific research at the Vietnam-Russia Tropical Institute.
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Vietnamese Ministry of Defense welcomed the Russian defense delegation to attend the third International Defense Exhibition in December.
[○ 1 SOURCE] President To Lam expressed gratitude for the long-standing support provided by the former Soviet Union and Russia in training Vietnamese human resources in culture and arts.