Investing.com -- U.S. President Donald Trump has revealed that he conducted a comprehensive and productive phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin. In a post on Truth Social, Trump shared that the leaders discussed a variety of topics including Ukraine, the Middle East, energy, artificial intelligence, the power of the U.S. dollar, and other subjects.
The two leaders reflected on the shared history between their nations, particularly their joint efforts during World War II, and the significant loss of life both countries experienced. They also spoke about the strengths of their respective nations and the potential benefits of future cooperation.
A key part of their discussion was the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Both leaders expressed a desire to halt the ongoing loss of life. In his post, Trump mentioned that Putin used his campaign slogan of "COMMON SENSE," indicating a shared belief in pragmatic solutions.
In terms of next steps, Trump and Putin have agreed to work closely together, including planning visits to each other’s countries. They have also decided to start negotiations immediately, with Trump intending to inform Ukrainian President Zelenskyy about their conversation.
To lead these negotiations, Trump has chosen Secretary of State Marco Rubio, CIA Director John Ratcliffe, National Security Advisor Michael Waltz, and Ambassador and Special Envoy Steve Witkoff. Trump expressed strong faith in the success of these negotiations.
He also expressed his regret over the loss of life in the Russia-Ukraine war, suggesting that the conflict would not have occurred if he were still in office. However, he emphasized the need for the war to end and for no more lives to be lost.
Lastly, Trump thanked Putin for his effort in the call and for the release of Marc Fogel, who was greeted by Trump at the White House. He expressed hope that these efforts would lead to a successful conclusion soon.
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