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#Putin and  #Zelenskyy each spoke with  #Trump by phone
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Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy each held separate, high-stakes phone calls with U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday, June 14, 2026. The consecutive diplomatic discussions occurred on Trump’s 80th birthday and immediately ahead of his departure for the upcoming G7 summit in France. [1]
📞 The Call with Vladimir Putin
According to details released by Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov, the conversation between Trump and Putin lasted just under an hour. [1]

Focus on peace: Trump emphasized a strong need to end hostilities and expressed readiness to influence Ukraine and European allies to achieve a settlement. [1]
Impact of civilian strikes: Trump reportedly noted that recent Ukrainian strikes on Russian civilian infrastructure complicate peace efforts, though he added a quick resolution could pave the way for “a truly new quality” of U.S.-Russian relations. [1]
Putin’s stance: Putin argued that infrastructure strikes would not alter battlefield positions. He noted that if Zelenskyy wants a meeting, “let him come to Moscow”. [1]
Diplomatic visits: Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner and U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff are expected to travel to Russia in the near future. [1]
Iran nuclear deal: The leaders briefly discussed Iran, with Trump indicating that a new U.S. agreement with Tehran was remarkably close. [1]

🇺🇦 The Call with Volodymyr Zelenskyy
President Zelenskyy characterized his discussion with Trump on Telegram as a “wonderful conversation”. [1]

Birthday greetings: Zelenskyy called to congratulate Trump on his 80th birthday and thanked the U.S. for its ongoing support. [1]
Battlefield updates: Zelenskyy updated Trump on how Ukraine’s military positions along the eastern front line have recently improved and strengthened. [1]
Path to peace: They discussed measures that could help bring peace closer, though specific operational or territorial details were withheld. [1]
G7 continuation: The two leaders agreed to continue their discussions in person during a planned meeting at the G7 summit. [1]

🌍 Broader Context
The flurry of phone calls took place against a backdrop of continuing active combat, including recent drone strikes. Trump, who previously claimed he could end the conflict instantly, has pivoted toward intense leader-to-leader mediation as the war continues to strain global energy markets and financial stability. For more rolling updates, see the comprehensive reports broadcasted by PBS News and published on the Associated Press News Wire. [1, 2, 3, 4]

[1]  columbian.com
[2]  pbs.org
[3]  apnews.com
[4]  en.wikipedia.org
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— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) Jun 14, 2026