Putin and Trump Hold Constructive Phone Call, Discuss Ukraine and Middle East – Kremlin Aide

ONP Summary

On July 4-5, U.S. President Trump held separate calls with Russian President Putin and Ukrainian President Zelensky on the 250th anniversary of American independence, offering settlement assistance while Zelensky sought U.S. commitment to ending the war. Putin characterized the two nations as bearing special nuclear responsibility, with Iran and broader security also discussed.