Can Trump finally end the Russia-Ukraine war after calling Putin and Zelenskyy?

05 July, 2026, 12:10 pm

Last modified: 05 July, 2026, 12:11 pm

Can Trump finally end the Russia-Ukraine war after calling Putin and Zelenskyy?

05 July, 2026, 12:10 pm

Last modified: 05 July, 2026, 12:11 pm

Donald Trump held separate phone calls with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy as efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine war continue. The leaders discussed peace negotiations, the disputed status of Kostiantynivka, the Donbas region, and plans to continue talks at the upcoming NATO summit in Turkey. Trump also confirmed that envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will continue mediation efforts, including possible visits to Moscow.

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