Special Poll
Former President Trump announced that he had a conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday, during which they both agreed to begin negotiations immediately to bring an end to the war in Ukraine.
This conversation marks the first publicly acknowledged call between Trump and Putin since Trump took office. The timing is significant as it comes just before the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Trump also mentioned that he was in communication with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to update him on the discussion with Putin.
The call follows a major development between the U.S. and Russia—the implementation of an agreement leading to the release of American detainee Marc Fogel. This exchange, along with the high-level conversation, signals a potential thaw in relations between the two countries. White House officials have indicated that the deal may be a sign that Russia is willing to engage in discussions about resolving the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
Trump shared on Truth Social that the conversation with Putin was long and productive, covering a range of topics, including Ukraine, the Middle East, energy, artificial intelligence, and the influence of the U.S. dollar. He described the discussion as constructive, emphasizing their mutual belief in the benefits of collaboration between their nations once the war is resolved.
According to Trump, both leaders expressed a strong commitment to ending the large-scale loss of life in Ukraine. He noted that Putin referenced Trump’s well-known campaign motto about the importance of common sense, suggesting that they shared similar perspectives on many issues. Trump also stated that they agreed to strengthen their cooperation and expressed interest in visiting each other’s countries in the future.