The recording has not been independently verified, and its authenticity remains in question. The White House has declined to comment on the matter

In a lighter moment that quickly gained attention online, Putin abruptly left a Russian conference to take Trump's call, joking that he didn’t want to keep the U.S. president waiting, as it might be misinterpreted

The much-awaited telephone call between U.S. President Donald and Russian President Vladimir Putin has ended with scant details leaked about the steps forward to reach a peace settlement or ceasefire in Ukraine. Putin described the conversation, which lasted two hours, as sincere and useful. “A ceasefire with Ukraine is possible once agreements are reached,” the […]

President Donald Trump said he would speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin following the failed outcome of the peace talks between Russia and Ukraine for a ceasefire in Istanbul on Friday. In a post on Truth Social, the U.S. president announced that he would have a phone call with Vladimir Putin. Specifically, he stated that […]

Both leaders agreed that the conflict 'needs to end with a lasting peace’ and the need for 'improved bilateral relations between the United States and Russia.