U.S. President Donald Trump has acknowledged having a phone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss ways to end the war in Ukraine, according to a report by The New York Post. Trump did not disclose when the conversation took place, nor did he provide specifics about how many times they have spoken.
Speaking during a recent interview onboard Air Force One, Trump was asked about the frequency of his calls with Putin. “I’d better not say,” he replied, remaining evasive. Despite declining to offer details, Trump asserted that both he and the Russian leader want to bring a swift conclusion to the conflict.
“He [Putin – ed.] wants to see people stop dying,”
Donald Trump said.
Trump added that he has “always had good relations” with Putin and hinted at having a “concrete plan” to end the war, though he offered no further clues about what that plan might entail.
“I hope it’s fast. Every day people are dying. This war is so bad in Ukraine. I want to end this damn thing.”
Donald Trump explained.
Signs of a Possible Peace Initiative
Separately, Associated Press reported that both Washington and Moscow have recently signaled a willingness to hold discussions regarding the conflict in Ukraine. Speculation is growing around the upcoming Munich Security Conference, where high-level delegations could explore potential paths to de-escalation.
According to emerging reports, JD Vance, identified as the U.S. Vice President in some media accounts, is expected to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to discuss a possible ceasefire. Previous news coverage suggested a peace plan might be presented in Munich, although details remain vague.