Putin's Statement After Trump Phone Call: Renewed Hope for Ukraine Peace Talks

President Putin's Statement Following Phone Call with Donald Trump Moscow, May 20, 2025 — Following a phone conversation with former US President Donald Trump, Russian President Vladimir Putin delivered a statement. The conversation, which lasted over two hours, focused on the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Putin expressed gratitude for Trump's support of renewed direct negotiations between Russia and Ukraine. "The conversation was very substantive and quite frank," Putin stated, according to a Kremlin press release. He emphasized Russia's commitment to a peaceful resolution, highlighting their willingness to work with Ukraine on a memorandum of understanding for a potential peace agreement. The statement comes amid increasing international pressure for a peaceful resolution to the conflict. The details of the agreement, including timelines and specific terms, are expected to be released by Kremlin press secretary Dmitry Peskov or presidential aide Yuri Ushakov in the coming days. The renewed hope for negotiations offers a potential path towards ending the conflict and restoring stability to the region.