Trump and Putin Hold 85-Minute Phone Call, Discuss Ukraine War Ahead of NATO Summit

Washington/Moscow, July 5: U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin held an approximately 85-minute telephone conversation to discuss the ongoing war in Ukraine and recent developments surrounding the conflict, according to the Kremlin.

The high-level call took place ahead of the upcoming NATO Summit in Ankara, where the Ukraine conflict is expected to be a key topic of discussion.

Kremlin foreign policy adviser Yuri Ushakov said President Putin briefed Trump on the latest battlefield situation and ongoing diplomatic efforts. During the conversation, President Trump reportedly expressed his willingness to help facilitate efforts aimed at ending the conflict.

Ushakov also stated that U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner have shown interest in visiting Moscow. A source familiar with the matter told Russian news agency TASS that the visit could take place before the end of August, although no official dates have been confirmed.

Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed that he also spoke with President Trump during the U.S. Independence Day holiday on July 4. Zelenskyy described the conversation as “very productive,” saying the two leaders discussed the current battlefield situation and prospects for ending the war.

According to Zelenskyy, there remains a genuine opportunity to achieve peace, and continued U.S. commitment will be essential to that process. Both leaders agreed to continue discussions during the NATO Summit scheduled for July 7–8 in Ankara, Türkiye.

The 36th NATO Summit is expected to focus on the Ukraine war, tensions in the Middle East, and European defence strategy. NATO officials said President Zelenskyy will attend the leaders’ dinner but is not expected to participate in the main summit sessions, a move reportedly intended to avoid potential disagreements with President Trump over Ukraine.

This report is based on official statements from the Kremlin, Ukrainian authorities, and international news agencies. Some details have not been independently verified.