Trump has ‘consistent position’ on Ukraine conflict – Moscow

Russia says Kostiantynivka has fallen. Kyiv claims it still holds the city. Both are wrong.

In recent days, alongside reports of drone and missile strikes on cities, factories, and gas stations, the state of the front lines has suddenly become a major topic of discussion — apparently because Donald Trump has returned as a mediator in the negotiations. Vladimir Putin told him about the fighting in the ruins of Kostiantynivka, in Ukraine’s Donetsk region — a key city the Russian president claims his army now holds. Ukraine’s General Staff responded that Kostiantynivka remains under the control of Ukraine’s Armed Forces. To back up their claims, both sides released videos of their troops inside the city, some recorded by opposing troops on nearby streets. In reality, neither Moscow nor Kyiv is right: Russian forces haven’t captured Kostiantynivka outright, but Ukraine doesn’t control the city either, though its troops still hold positions there, including in the city center. And while the Kremlin jumped the gun with its announcement, the situation in Kostiantynivka and elsewhere in the Donbas continues to deteriorate slowly for Ukraine’s military.

Trump, Putin, hold phone call on Ukraine, bilateral ties

Russian President Vladimir Putin held a telephone conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday, according to Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov, reported Xinhua. The United States is commemorating the 250th anniversary of the nation's founding on Saturday, its Independence Day. Ushakov confirmed that Putin congratulated Trump on the holiday. This conversation, the fourth such exchange this year, was naturally not merely a routine protocol exchange but business-focused and highly constructive. It allowed for a frank discussion of pressing issues on the bilateral and international agenda, the presidential aide noted. During the dialogue, Putin laid out the real battlefield situation, where Russian troops are advancing along the full line of contact. Ushakov stressed that European nations hold a flawed perception of the overall dynamics and ground realities along the contact line amid the Ukraine conflict. On bilateral ties, the two presidents underscored the importance of sustaining consistent communication, including on military-political and economic fronts. There exist vast prospects for mutually beneficial cooperation between our two nations in these spheres. Trump stressed that an early resolution to the Ukraine conflict would serve as a prerequisite to unlocking such cooperation, Ushakov said.

Trump calls Ukraine's strikes on Russia an escalation that could help end the war

US President Donald Trump has described Ukraine's intensified strikes on Russian territory as an "escalation," though he believes they may help push Russia towards ending the war. Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil refineries have triggered a fuel crisis now being addressed at the highest levels in Moscow. Trump has also announced the transfer of Patriot missile technology to Kyiv, alongside a NATO assistance package worth €140 billion. Russia says Western involvement will only prolong the conflict, as drone and missile strikes from both sides continue. Al Jazeera’s Yulia Shapovalova reports from Moscow, Russia. #UkraineWar #RussiaUkraineWar #DonaldTrump #TrumpUkrainePolicy #UkraineStrikes #RussianOilRefineries #RussiaFuelCrisis #PatriotMissiles #NATOUkraineSupport #EUUkraineAid #Moscow #Kyiv #UkraineConflict #RussiaWar #AlJazeeraEnglish

Trump Optimistic on Russia-Ukraine Peace: 'We'll Get It Settled Soon' | Dawn News English

US President Donald Trump says he is optimistic about ending the Russia-Ukraine war, stating, "We'll get it settled soon." His remarks come as diplomatic efforts continue amid ongoing fighting and international calls for a negotiated resolution to the conflict. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dawn News English is your window into the latest news, insight, and features from South Asia and beyond. Website: www.dawn.com Official Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Twitter: https://x.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawnnewsenglish #trump #russia #ukraine #peacetalks #ceasefire #nato #globalnews #dawnnewsenglish #news #latestnews #dawnnewsenglish #dawnnews

Is Putin Running Out of Options?

"Putin is DESPERATE." Former US Ambassador to Ukraine William Taylor says Russia is struggling on the battlefield as Ukraine continues striking military targets inside Russia.