The US president also said that he has offered to address Ukraine’s parliament to push the latest peace plan forward.

Trump sets no deadline for Russia-Ukraine war, says ‘few weeks’ could decide its fate

Donald Trump did not share more about the conversation, but Russian Presidential Aide Yuri Ushakov revealed details of the call. The phone call was organised at Trump's initiative, as he wanted to discuss several issues with Putin before his meeting with Volodymyr Zelensky.

Trump speaks with Putin by phone before meeting Zelensky, to call again after talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russia launched more than 2,100 attack drones, approximately 800 guided aerial bombs, and 94 missiles this week. He said Ukrainian first responders are working to address the attacks on civilians and energy infrastructure

‘A lot can be decided before the New Year’: Zelensky lands in Florida for Trump peace talks

Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov’s remarks assume significance as they come amid a renewed push to bring the war in Ukraine to an end and ahead of Trump’s meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Florida

Europe, EU ‘main obstacles to peace’ in Russia-Ukraine talks: Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov

Volodymyr Zelensky to meet Donald Trump in Florida for peace talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday (Dec 26) said that he would soon meet US President Donald Trump as part of efforts to end the war with Russia. 



Another Zelensky-Trump meet soon? Ukrainian leader says agreed on ‘highest level’ meeting

US President Donald Trump appeared to suggest that Ukraine should be allowed to take offensive action against Russia, while criticising his predecessor, Joe Biden for limiting Ukraine to a defensive strategy. Is this a sign of shift in his stance?
 

Did Trump just suggest Ukraine should have been ALLOWED TO ATTACK Russia? In slamming Biden, he said it's impossible to win a war without...

US Vice President JD Vance described RUssian President Vladimir Putin as calm and strategic, revealing that Trump unexpectedly called him during Ukraine talks with European leaders. Vance urged direct talks between Putin and Zelenskyy and said Europe must lead on Ukraine’s defence

'Let’s call him right now...': JD Vance reveals what exactly happened when Trump dialled 'soft-spoken' Putin during meeting with Zelensky

Six months into his return, Trump has yet to deliver on his promise to end the Russia-Ukraine war. His proposed territorial swap, focused on Donbas, faces strong resistance from Zelensky. Rich in resources and historically Russian-speaking, Donbas remains a key flashpoint for both sides.

Donbas becomes root cause of contention amid Russia-Ukraine peace talks: Why Putin calls it a part of Russia

Crimea, already annexed by Russia in 2014 in a military operation, is around 27,000 sq km and the Ukrainian territory taken by Moscow since the 2022 war is nearly 20 per cent of the neighbouring country

Did you know Ukrainian territory under Russian control is as big as these countries? Areas and size, explained

Trump hosted European leaders after meeting Putin in Alaska. He proposed a Putin-Zelensky meeting and hinted at US security guarantees for Ukraine. Europeans insisted on a ceasefire first. Zelensky launched a charm offensive, while Trump engaged in direct talks with Putin.

The Washington Gambit: Trump juggles a Putin call, European doubts, and Zelensky’s hopes for a deal

Months after the feud between Elon Musk and US President Donald Trump, Italian PM Giorgia Meloni on Monday (Aug 18) praised Elon Musk's Starlink for its support to Ukraine in the war with Russia. Her comments have drawn a reaction from Musk and made Trump visibly uncomfortable

Meloni praises Elon Musk's Starlink for helping in Ukraine war: Here's how Trump and Tesla boss reacted

Zelensky met Trump at the White House, backed by European leaders, as Trump urged Ukraine to drop NATO plans and Crimea claims. Zelensky stressed security guarantees.

Trump-Zelensky Meeting HIGHLIGHTS: Putin ready to meet Zelensky within two weeks

Zelensky arrived at the White House in a black suit without a tie, shifting from his usual military look. Trump praised his attire, warmly welcoming him into the Oval Office.

'I can’t believe it, I love it': Trump reacts as Zelensky ditches military gear for all-black suit

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is set to hold meeting with US President Donald Trump shortly, as the two leaders aim to discuss the Russia-Ukraine peace and ceasefire deal to put an end to the killings of people. Zelensky is accompanied by other European leaders to the White House.

A bid to end Russia-Ukraine war? Zelensky, EU leaders arrive at White House to meet Trump - See pictures

The Ukrainian Air Force announced on social media that an air alert was issued nationwide after detecting a Russian MiG-31 fighter jet taking of, an aircraft capable of carrying Kinzhal hypersonic missiles used by Moscow in recent attacks.

Russia planning attack on Ukraine during Trump-Zelensky meeting? Air raid sirens sound in Kyiv as Russian MiG-31 takes off

The footage shows an M113 armoured personnel carrier, manufactured by the US and captured by the Russian military, flying both Russian and American flags as it moves through a village in Zaporizhzhia in eastern Ukraine. 

US armored vehicle flying Russian, American flags attacks Ukrainian positions before Trump-Zelensky meet | WATCH

Putin argued that the conflict started because the “balance of security” in Europe and beyond was broken after the Cold War. He said peace could only come if that balance is restored, with Russia treated as an equal to the United States and NATO.

Is 'western bullying' real reason for Ukraine war? Putin reveals 'root causes' behind Moscow's invasion of Kyiv

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen shared a post on X, saying that she will be meeting Trump along with other European leaders on Monday at the request of Ukrainian President Zelensky.

Who all will join Zelensky and Trump at White House after Putin Alaska summit - List of European leaders inside

Trump boasted that he had a ‘great meeting in Alaska’ with Putin on ‘Biden’s stupid War’, a war that should have never happened.  He stressed that there is nothing he could say or do that would lead the "fake news" to write or report honestly about him.

'Violently distorts the truth': Trump blasts fake news over Putin Alaska meeting; hints at 'BIG PROGRESS on Russia'

The announcement came after a closed-door meeting between Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Trump said that the Patriots were at the top of Kyiv’s list of military requests. 

What is Patriot missile? Trump plans to send 'most advanced' US air defence system to Ukraine after 'disappointing' call with Putin

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Ukraine territory under Russian control is as big as at least seven countries

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Trump-Zelensky meet: Air raid sirens sound in Kyiv as Russian MiG-31 takes off

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