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Russian President Vladimir Putin told US President Donald Trump during a phone call on Thursday that Moscow will not back down from its objectives in Ukraine, even as both sides reiterated their willingness to pursue a negotiated resolution to the ongoing conflict. The Kremlin disclosed the details of the nearly hour-long call, during which Putin also pledged to maintain dialogue with Kyiv.

Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov briefed reporters after the conversation, stating, “Our president said that Russia will achieve the aims it set, that is to say, the root causes that led to the current state of affairs… Russia will not give up on these aims.”

He further noted that Putin reaffirmed Russia’s readiness to continue negotiations, despite ongoing hostilities. Putin emphasised that peace talks on Ukraine are ultimately a matter between Moscow and Kyiv, reflecting Russia's stance that external forces, particularly Western nations, should not dictate terms.

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Trump Pushes For Swift Resolution

The call was reportedly initiated as part of Trump’s broader effort to position himself as a dealmaker capable of ending the war in Ukraine. According to reports, Trump raised the issue of resolving the conflict quickly, urging diplomatic solutions rather than prolonged warfare.

The Kremlin noted that both leaders expressed a shared desire to seek a negotiated solution and confirmed their intention to stay in close contact.

Interestingly, Putin interrupted a public event to take the call, reportedly telling the audience, “Please, don’t be angry. I understand that we could talk more, but it’s so awkward to make [Trump] wait; he could get offended.”

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Middle East And Broader Relations Also Discussed

The call also covered Middle East tensions, with the Russian leader stressing that “all issues need to be solved by diplomatic means.” RT News stated the presidents discussed the region in “great detail,” underlining a mutual interest in preventing further escalation.

Putin wished Trump success in implementing his ‘BBB’ agenda and congratulated him on the upcoming US Independence Day.

According to Ushakov, Putin underlined the importance of resolving “all disputed issues, disagreements, and conflicts exclusively through political and diplomatic means,” reiterating Russia’s commitment to dialogue, provided its core objectives are met.