President Trump announced on his platform Truth Social that he spoke with Putin for over an hour today. The Kremlin confirmed the call.
They discussed attacks from both Russia and Ukraine, with Trump stating that Putin warned a Russian response to Ukrainian drone attacks on airbases is inevitable. Trump tempered expectations of an immediate ceasefire, calling it a 'good conversation' but not one leading to immediate peace.
Putin criticized Ukraine's recent attacks as 'terrorist acts' and accused Ukraine of sabotaging ceasefire talks. Russia has shown no willingness to make concessions, and Putin refuses to meet with Ukrainian President Zelensky.
Despite ongoing negotiations in Istanbul, a ceasefire remains elusive, though prisoner exchanges have been agreed upon. Zelensky proposed a temporary ceasefire until a meeting with Putin can be arranged.
