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Trump Signals Major Ukraine Shift With Putin Call, Airspace Pledge and New Drone Deal

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July 8, 2026

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Trump Signals Major Ukraine Shift With Putin Call, Airspace Pledge and New Drone Deal

U.S. President Donald Trump described Ukraine's strikes on Russian energy infrastructure as an escalation that could ultimately help bring the conflict to an end. He made the remarks during a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Trump Highlights Diplomatic Progress on Ukraine It is an escalation, but it is an escalation that could help bring [the conflict] to an end, Trump said. During the meeting, Trump also pointed to progress in efforts to resolve the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. According to the U.S. president, Washington has achieved significant diplomatic progress over the past several weeks.

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Anadolu Agency

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· Jul 6, 2026

China’s missile test, joint drills with Russia not aimed at any country: Kremlin

Putin-Trump call was good opportunity to convey Russia's position on Ukraine directly to US, says spokesman

The Eastern Herald

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· Jul 5, 2026

Putin and Trump Hold 14th Phone Call in 18 Months, 20 Days After Their Previous Conversation

Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump held their fourteenth phone call since Trump's return to the White House in January 2025, just twenty days after their previous conversation on June 14. The Saturday call covered Ukraine in the context of Trump's upcoming NATO summit attendance in Ankara, and confirmed that envoys Witkoff and Kushner would continue their mediation work.

Syrian Arab News Agency

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· Jul 5, 2026

Kremlin: Putin, Trump discuss bilateral ties, Ukraine and Iran in phone call

Moscow, July 5 (SANA) Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump discussed bilateral relations, the conflict in Ukraine, and regional and international issues during a telephone call on Saturday evening, the Kremlin said in a statement. The conversation, which lasted more than an hour and was initiated by the U.S. side, focused on []

TASS

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· Jul 4, 2026

Putin, Trump held telephone conversation

Vladimir Putin congratulated the US leader on the milestone holiday

Ukrainska Pravda

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· Jul 4, 2026

Putin congratulates Trump on US 250th Independence Day anniversary, boasts of Russia's "capture" of Kostiantynivka

Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov has said Russian ruler Vladimir Putin held a phone call with US President Donald Trump, during which they discussed the war in Ukraine and the upcoming NATO summit in Türkiye.

Sada Elbalad

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· Jul 6, 2026

Russia Says Latest Drone Offensive Signals Readiness to Escalate Military Campaign

Russia has described the latest wave of Ukrainian drone attacks as a message to NATO ahead of the alliance's upcoming summit, while signaling its readiness to intensify military operations in the ongoing conflict

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Related coverage for "Trump Signals Major Ukraine Shift With Putin Call, Airspace Pledge and New Drone Deal": Anadolu Agency — China’s missile test, joint drills with Russia not aimed at any country: Kremlin. The Eastern Herald — Putin and Trump Hold 14th Phone Call in 18 Months, 20 Days After Their Previous Conversation. Syrian Arab News Agency — Kremlin: Putin, Trump discuss bilateral ties, Ukraine and Iran in phone call. TASS — Putin, Trump held telephone conversation. Ukrainska Pravda — Putin congratulates Trump on US 250th Independence Day anniversary, boasts of Russia's "capture" of Kostiantynivka. Sada Elbalad — Russia Says Latest Drone Offensive Signals Readiness to Escalate Military Campaign