### Trump and Putin's Phone Call: No Progress on Ukraine Conflict

**In a recent phone call, President Trump expressed disappointment over stalled negotiations with President Putin, emphasizing the lack of progress in efforts to resolve the Ukraine conflict.**

In a highly anticipated phone call on Thursday, President Trump and President Vladimir Putin of Russia discussed various international issues, including the ongoing war in Ukraine and the nuclear program of Iran. After the hour-long conversation, President Trump conveyed his frustration, stating that he was “not happy” with the current situation and noted, “I didn’t make any progress with him at all.”

The call marked the sixth communication since Trump’s return to the presidency in January, indicating the sustained focus on Russian-U.S. relations amid persistent tensions. According to a briefing by Yuri Ushakov, Russia’s chief foreign policy advisor, the dialogue covered a wide array of topics. Importantly, Ushakov reiterated Russia’s position for a diplomatic resolution regarding Iran's nuclear ambitions, a critical point given Trump’s earlier military actions in June aimed at Iran's nuclear sites.

During the call, Putin reaffirmed his commitment to pursuing the goals of Russia’s military operations in Ukraine. This approach has led many Western analysts to question the Kremlin’s willingness to engage seriously in peace negotiations. Ushakov reported that Putin expressed Russia's intent to address the “root causes” of the conflict, a phrase often interpreted as Moscow’s demands for territorial concessions from Ukraine, assurances of neutrality, and limitations on Ukraine’s military capabilities.

Despite these calls for continued dialogue, skepticism remains among observers regarding the potential for meaningful progress, as the contradictory positions of both leaders suggest a challenging path ahead for any form of resolution in Ukraine.