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Ukraine Deal Close, Trump Says After 90-Minute Phone Call With Putin
April 30, 2026
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Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump held a phone conversation on April 29 that lasted more than an hour and a half. It marked their first direct contact in 51 days, following their previous call on March 9. The leaders discussed the conflicts in Ukraine and Iran, as well as broader geopolitical and economic issues. According to presidential aide Yury Ushakov, it was Russia that initiated the call.
He described the dialogue as businesslike and candid. Both sides agreed to maintain regular contacts at both the leadership and advisory levels and also explored prospects for mutually beneficial cooperation in the economy and energy sectors. Victory Day Ceasefire Proposal During the conversation, Vladimir Putin expressed readiness to declare a ceasefire during the Victory Day celebrations. According to Yury Ushakov, Donald Trump supported the idea.
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