**Trump and Putin's Phone Call: Divergent Approaches to Ukraine Peace Talks**

Tue May 20 2025 23:57:37 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)
**Trump and Putin's Phone Call: Divergent Approaches to Ukraine Peace Talks**

In a significant phone call, President Trump and President Putin discussed the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, with separate interpretations of their negotiations.


The recent conversation between Presidents Trump and Putin highlighted contrasting diplomatic strategies regarding the Ukraine conflict.

In the two-hour call, President Putin expressed a readiness to negotiate a peace deal with Ukraine, reiterating his demands for broad concessions that aim to tackle “the root causes of this crisis,” a term he used to refer to Russia's desired influence over Ukraine. During briefings with reporters, Putin made it clear that no significant breakthroughs were achieved, but he was willing to explore a path to peace.

On the other hand, President Trump struck a more optimistic tone in recounting their discussion. Although he eased his previously stated demands for a cease-fire, Trump underscored the importance of direct negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, aligning his diplomatic approach with the essentials of Putin's stance. He also mentioned that he had communicated with the President of Ukraine and various European leaders, indicating a broader diplomatic engagement.

Vice President JD Vance, on the same day, voiced skepticism regarding Putin's strategy, questioning the Russian leader's capability in effectively managing the war's unwinding process. Furthermore, the discussion between Trump and Putin included talks of a potential prisoner exchange involving a "nine-for-nine" swap, according to Putin’s foreign policy adviser relayed through local news agencies.

Amid ongoing hostilities, military tensions in the region remain heightened, particularly with Russia reportedly expanding its military presence near the Finnish border, an escalation that analysts warn could ignite new conflicts.

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