💢 Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov outlined the hour-long Putin-Trump phone call following Ste

💢 Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov outlined the hour-long Putin-Trump phone call following Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner’s shuttle between Moscow and Kiev:

• Ushakov said the Witkoff-Kushner missions were assessed “with a plus sign” and that work through this channel, as well as others, will continue.

• Trump, according to Ushakov, stressed the desirability of ending the conflict as quickly as possible, saying this would open “impressive and large-scale” prospects for a full restoration of US-Russia relations.

• Ushakov said Trump particularly emphasized trade and economic ties offering “colossal benefits” to both countries.

• Trump is interested in achieving a breakthrough during his presidency, while Putin supported this approach in the context of potentially building a constructive partnership between the two great powers.

• Putin positively assessed US mediation efforts and Trump’s personal role in seeking ways to resolve the Ukraine conflict.

• Putin gave Trump a detailed assessment of the current situation in the special military operation, including Russia’s view of its battlefield prospects and the achievement of its stated objectives.

• Ushakov said Putin also outlined “what the Americans could realistically do for the earliest possible end to hostilities.” He did not disclose details.

• Putin told Trump that Russia has no aggressive plans toward European states, while describing claims of a Russian threat as a pretext for increased European military spending and continued support for Ukraine.

• The two sides agreed to continue work on humanitarian issues, including exchanges of detained and convicted persons.

• Putin also noted Melania Trump’s efforts to return both Russian and Ukrainian children to their families.

• Ushakov described the conversation as constructive, very frank and positive, while noting that many important details and nuances would remain confidential.

• Putin and Trump agreed to remain in contact and speak promptly as necessary.

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