As of May 22, 2025, significant developments have occurred in the Russia-Ukraine conflict involving U.S. President Donald Trump.
Ceasefire Talks Initiated: On May 19, President Trump held a two-hour phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Following the conversation, Trump announced that Russia and Ukraine would "immediately start negotiations" toward a ceasefire, aiming for an end to the war .
Shift in U.S. Stance: Despite initiating talks, Trump has since signaled a shift in the U.S. position, stating, "It's not our people, it's not our soldiersโฆ it's Ukraine and it's Russia," suggesting a distancing of the U.S. from direct involvement in the conflict .
Continued Hostilities: Following the Trump-Putin call, Russia launched over 100 drones into Ukraine, indicating ongoing military actions despite the announcement of negotiations .
Images:
President Trump has shared updates on his social media platforms, including a post stating, "Just completed my two-hour call with President Vladimir Putin of Russia. I believe it went very well." This post is accompanied by an image of Trump in the Oval Office .
For a collection of images related to President Trump's interactions with Russian officials, you can visit Getty Images' dedicated gallery:
Further Reading:
For a detailed analysis of the recent developments and their implications, refer to Reuters' coverage:
Al Jazeera provides insights into the challenges facing the ceasefire efforts:
The BBC discusses the shifting dynamics in Ukraine peace talks:
