Kremlin reports Trump expressed desire for swift end to Ukraine war
The Kremlin stated that U.S. President Donald Trump spoke with Vladimir Putin, expressing a desire to end the war in Ukraine quickly and restore U.S.-Russia relations. Reports note that the leaders also discussed recent diplomatic visits to Moscow and Kyiv as peace negotiations remain stalled.
First reported 6 days ago · latest update 5 days ago
President Donald Trump spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday, according to a statement released by the Kremlin. During the conversation, the U.S. leader expressed a desire for a swift conclusion to the conflict in Ukraine.
The Kremlin said Trump emphasized that ending the war quickly would create conditions for the full restoration of diplomatic relations between the United States and Russia. The statement did not provide details on any specific proposals or timelines for a cease‑fire.
Both officials reportedly discussed the broader implications of a peace settlement, with the Russian side indicating that a rapid resolution could pave the way for renewed cooperation on a range of bilateral issues. No concrete agreements were announced at the time of the call.
The Kremlin’s account of the discussion was the primary source of information, and no other statements from the White House or the Ukrainian government were released concurrently. The call marks a notable diplomatic engagement amid ongoing tensions over the war in Ukraine.
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Trump told Putin he wants swift end to Ukraine war and US-Russia ties restored, Kremlin says - Reuters
Trump told Putin he wants swift end to Ukraine war and US-Russia ties restored, Kremlin says Reuters
6 days agoTrump told Putin he wants swift end to Ukraine war and US-Russia ties restored, Kremlin says
MOSCOW, Sept 8 - U.S. President Donald Trump told Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday in a phone call that he wanted a swift end to the war in Ukraine, something that would allow U.S.-Russia ties to be fully restored, the Kremlin said.
6 days agoTrump tells Putin he wants swift end to Ukraine war, Kremlin says
US President Donald Trump told Russian President Vladimir Putin he wanted a swift end to the Ukraine war, the Kremlin said, arguing that peace could pave the way for a broad restoration of US-Russia ties. The hour-long call Tuesday followed weekend talks by US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner in Moscow and Kyiv to try to revive stalled peace efforts.
6 days ago · FRANCE 24Trump told Putin U.S.-Russia ties could be 'fully restored' with swift end to Ukraine war, Kremlin says
The leaders were said to have discussed recent U.S. envoy visits to Moscow and Kyiv as peace talks remain stalled.
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