Zelenskyy receives two birthday calls: from Trump and Putin
The Ukrainian president spoke with the US and Russian leaders on his birthday. Trump’s call lasted 35 minutes and led to a G7 meeting, while Putin’s call lasted 55 minutes and triggered another Witkoff trip.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy received two significant phone calls on his birthday – one from US President Donald Trump and one from Russian President Vladimir Putin. The call with Trump lasted 35 minutes, during which Zelenskyy thanked the US leader for support “from Javelins to Patriots,” referring to the full spectrum of American military aid. This call resulted in the convening of a G7 leaders’ meeting.
The call with Putin lasted 55 minutes. During the conversation, Putin urged Trump to make Zelenskyy come to Moscow. Following these talks, another trip by Witkoff, the US special envoy, took place. The exact purpose and outcomes of this trip have not been disclosed.
These events highlight the ongoing diplomatic efforts surrounding the war in Ukraine and the potential for negotiations. Both Trump’s and Putin’s calls coincide with recent international initiatives, but no specific agreements or deals have been announced yet.
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