Russian President Vladimir Putin and former US President Donald Trump held a 90-minute call on July 4, according to Russia’s foreign ministry. The call was described as ‘businesslike and highly constructive,’ with Trump reaffirming his readiness to facilitate an end to the Ukraine war.

Ukraine War Update

The conflict in Ukraine has been ongoing, with Russian forces attempting to take control of the eastern Donetsk region. Ukraine has continued to target Russian energy infrastructure, including oil refineries and ports.

Trump’s call with Putin came ahead of a critical NATO summit in Turkey, which the US president plans to attend. The summit will likely focus on the Ukraine war and the role of NATO in the conflict.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky also spoke with Trump on July 4, describing the call as ‘very good.’ Zelensky said there is a real prospect to put an end to the war, and that America’s resolve is decisive.

Original reporting: KTVZ (Central Oregon) — read the source article.