President Donald Trump speaks with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky while congressional Republicans argue over a significant domestic policy bill.
20 May 2025 · 05:45 UTC
President Trump engaged in a two-hour phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss the ongoing war in Ukraine.Trump proposed an unconditional 30-day ceasefire, but Putin declined, instead expressing willingness to work on a future peace treaty.Putin reiterated demands for the removal of Ukrainian President Zelensky and recognition of occupied territories as Russian.Trump also planned a separate call with Zelensky to continue mediation efforts.