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Trump urges Putin to end Ukraine war

The Kremlin says Trump linked ending the Ukraine war to restored US-Russia ties.

Published by NUZE · Founded and edited by Halfdan Harring · Friday, 11 September 2026

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What happened

Trump and Putin held an hourlong call on ending the Ukraine war. The Kremlin said Trump sought a swift settlement linked to restored US-Russia relations. Putin outlined steps he believed Washington could take and denied hostile plans toward Europe. The call followed US envoys’ visits to Moscow and Kyiv; no public breakthrough emerged.

Numbers

1 hourLength of the leaders’ call
4 JulyDate of their prior call
4½ yearsLength of the Ukraine war

Questions

Who visited both capitals beforehand?: US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met officials in Moscow and Kyiv to explore proposals for ending the fighting.
What talks could resume next?: The weekend diplomacy raised the possibility of renewed three-way talks involving Russia, Ukraine and the United States, but set no schedule.
Why does Trump link relations to peace?: Trump linked a settlement to full restoration of trade and economic ties between Washington and Moscow, according to the Kremlin.
Why do intelligence officials doubt a deal?: US, Ukrainian and European intelligence officials cite Russia’s continuing military campaign, while Kyiv faces shortages of air-defense missiles.

Support and opposition

Who supports this, and why

Trump and Kremlin — A swift agreement can end the war and allow full restoration of relations between the United States and Russia.