Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin spoke by phone for nearly an hour. The call focused on the war in Ukraine, stalled negotiations, and shifting international dynamics.
This was the sixth call between Trump and Putin since Trump returned to office on 20 January. Despite regular contact, the conversations have produced no concrete results, with Trump pushing to end the war and Putin refusing to shift on Russia’s goals.
After the call, Trump acknowledged the lack of progress:
“We also talked about the war with Ukraine, and I’m not happy about that … I didn’t make any progress with him today at all.”
Putin stands firm as talks stall
The Kremlin said Putin reiterated Russia’s commitment to its military goals in Ukraine, which he described as efforts to eliminate the “root causes” of the conflict.
“We will not abandon these objectives,” Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov quoted him as saying.
While Putin expressed openness to further negotiations with Ukraine, no new peace talks were discussed. A potential third round—previously suggested for Istanbul—was not mentioned in detail, according to Ushakov.
Trump reportedly began the call by touting the passage of his “Big and Beautiful Act,” a sweeping bill on tax, immigration, and energy reform. It passed the Senate and is awaiting final approval in the House.
Trump–Zelenskyy call set for 4 July
Trump is expected to speak with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on 4 July, according to Financial Times, Reuters, and AFP. The conversation comes as the US pauses key military aid to Ukraine, including Patriot missile interceptors and other critical supplies.
From Denmark, Zelenskyy confirmed the upcoming call and emphasized the need for continued US support—particularly PAC-3 missiles for Patriot air defense systems.
“Europe doesn’t yet have some of these capabilities,” he said.
He also commented on the Trump–Putin exchange, saying the two leaders have little in common and that progress will require direct talks with the Russian president.
“Everything in Russia is decided by him,” Zelenskyy said.
On 1 July, French President Emmanuel Macron spoke with both Putin and Zelenskyy, marking his first direct contact with the Russian leader since 2022.