US President Donald Trump held a two-hour phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin on May 19, 2025, to discuss a potential ceasefire in the Ukraine war, the White House confirmed. Trump announced that Russia and Ukraine would “immediately start negotiations” toward a ceasefire, posting on Truth Social that the call went “very well,” according to Sky News.
The White House stated that both leaders focused on ending the conflict and improving US-Russia trade relations. Putin described the call as “informative, frank, and very useful,” noting Russia’s willingness to work with Ukraine on a peace memorandum, per RIA Novosti. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who spoke briefly with Trump beforehand, emphasized Kyiv’s inclusion in any talks.
The discussion followed recent US envoy Steve Witkoff’s meeting with Putin in Moscow. No concrete ceasefire agreement was confirmed, with ongoing Russian attacks complicating negotiations, Sky News noted. European leaders, briefed by Trump, urged continued US engagement, according to RTÉ News.
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