Live: Putin and Zelensky speak to Trump ahead of NATO summit in Turkey
Summary
President Donald Trump spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to discuss the ongoing conflict in Ukraine before the NATO summit in Turkey. The negotiations are currently stalled, with Russia demanding Ukraine withdraw troops from the Donetsk region, a demand Ukraine rejects.Key Facts
- President Trump had phone talks with both Putin and Zelensky on July 4, 2026.
- Trump offered to help find a solution to the war in Ukraine.
- Russia wants Ukraine to remove its forces from the entire Donetsk region.
- Ukraine rejects Russia’s demand and denies losing control of the city Kostyantynivka.
- Zelensky described his call with Trump as "very good" and emphasized the need for American support to end the war.
- Recent attacks caused deaths in Russia’s border regions and disrupted local infrastructure.
- Both leaders agreed to continue discussions at the NATO summit in Turkey.
- The conflict has lasted more than four years.
Read the Full Article
This is a fact-based summary from The Actual News. Click below to read the complete story directly from the original source.
