According to a statement from the Kremlin, U.S. President Donald Trump conveyed to Russian President Vladimir Putin during a phone call on September 8 that he seeks a swift conclusion to the conflict in Ukraine, which would facilitate the full restoration of U.S.-Russia relations. Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov reported that the leaders discussed the recent visit of U.S. peace negotiators to Moscow and Kyiv, which both presidents viewed positively. Putin reportedly shared his assessment of the battlefield situation and emphasized that Russia harbors no hostile intentions towards Europe.

Ushakov further stated that Trump underscored the importance of ending the conflict promptly, highlighting the potential for significant and far-reaching benefits to bilateral trade and economic ties. The Kremlin aide noted that both leaders expressed a desire to achieve a breakthrough during Trump’s presidency and agreed to maintain communication, including future phone conversations if necessary. The conversation was described as constructive, with both parties also concurring on the continuation of prisoner exchanges. Source

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