BREAKING NEWS ALERT
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that he held a two-hour phone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin, which he described as “highly productive.” According to Trump, both Russia and Ukraine have agreed to initiate negotiations aimed at securing a ceasefire and ultimately ending the ongoing conflict. He emphasized that the terms of any agreement would be determined by the two nations themselves, stressing that they alone grasp the full complexity and sensitivity of the situation.
Trump characterized the discussion as constructive and expressed confidence in the direction of the dialogue. He further revealed that Russia is interested in pursuing large-scale trade with the United States once the war is resolved. He highlighted Russia’s potential for economic revival, describing its opportunities for job creation and wealth generation as “UNLIMITED.” He also noted that Ukraine stands to gain significantly from global trade as it works to rebuild its economy post-conflict.
Following the call, Trump reportedly briefed several key international leaders on the development. These included Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, French President Emmanuel Macron, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, and Finnish President Alexander Stubb. He also stated that Pope Francis and the Vatican have shown interest in supporting the peace efforts.
Trump concluded his remarks with a message of hope, calling for the immediate commencement of the peace talks. He described the moment as a historic opportunity to end the "catastrophic bloodbath" and unlock economic prosperity for all involved. With both parties reportedly willing to engage and international leaders informed, this development could mark a turning point in the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
