President Trump had a 90-minute phone call with Russian President Putin, discussing ending the war in Ukraine. Trump expressed confidence in Putin's desire to end the war and mentioned potential future meetings. The call is a departure from Biden's approach to Putin and Ukraine.
Key Points
First call between a sitting U.S. president and Putin since 2022
Trump expresses confidence in Putin's desire to end the war
Mentions potential future meetings
Contrast with Biden's approach to Putin and Ukraine
Pros
Efforts to end the war in Ukraine
Potential for diplomatic progress
Open communication between leaders
Cons
Uncertainty about Ukraine's role in negotiations
Controversy surrounding Trump's relationship with Putin