Trump: My conversation with Putin was very good, and peace in Ukraine is closer than people think

2026-07-06T15:33:36.365Z

US President Donald Trump announced that his recent phone conversation with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin was very good, emphasizing that peace in Ukraine is closer than many think. The two sides discussed in detail the developments of the Ukrainian settlement, with Trump reiterating his readiness to help end the fighting quickly.

President Donald Trump told reporters in the Oval Office: 'I had a very good conversation, and I think we are really close to ending this,' asserting that 'reaching an agreement to end the conflict is closer than people imagine.'

The Kremlin had announced that Putin held a phone conversation with Trump lasting over an hour, initiated by the US side, coinciding with the 250th anniversary of US independence.

The two presidents discussed in detail the Ukrainian settlement file, particularly in light of Trump's upcoming participation in the NATO summit scheduled in Ankara on July 7-8.

During the call, Putin painted a detailed picture of the field situation on the line of contact in Ukraine, asserting that Russian forces are advancing steadily, liberating town after town, and considering that Kyiv and the European Union 'operate from a mistaken perception of the situation on the front line.'

In contrast, Trump reiterated his readiness to help end the hostilities as quickly as possible, stressing that ending the conflict is an urgent necessity to open broad economic cooperation prospects between Russia and the United States, which was emphasized in the context of discussing the importance of continuing bilateral contacts in political, military, and economic fields.