Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin had a one and a half hour phone conversation, discussing the war in Ukraine and the possibility of a temporary ceasefire on the occasion of Victory Day.

The Kremlin advisor, Yuri Ushakov, announced that Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin had a one and a half hour phone conversation focused on the conflict in Ukraine, peace efforts, and the situation in the Middle East.

Putin expressed his willingness to declare a temporary ceasefire in Ukraine on the occasion of Victory Day, on May 9, although he rejected the idea of a complete ceasefire. Ukraine, on the other hand, accused Russia of repeatedly violating previous ceasefires. Trump mentioned that an agreement to resolve the conflict is approaching, while Putin stated that Russian forces continue to advance in Ukraine. This discussion takes place in a context where U.S. peace efforts are at an impasse, and Trump's attention has also turned to the Middle East.