Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Saturday that he spoke to his American counterpart Donald Trump during the Fourth of July holiday, and called for "American determination" to help end the Ukrainian war with Russia that has been going on for more than four years. For his part, Kremlin advisor Yuri Ushakov reported that US President Donald Trump offered, during a telephone conversation with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, to help find a solution to the war in Ukraine, ahead of a NATO summit that will be held this week in Ankara.
Published on: 05/07/2026 - 13:02
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky revealed on Saturday a phone conversation he had with his American counterpart Donald Trump during the Fourth of July holiday, in order to end the Ukrainian-Russian war.
Zelensky stated that he had a "very good" conversation with Trump, during which they discussed the situation on the front line, saying: "There is a real possibility of ending this war, and American resolve will be of decisive importance."
Zelensky added that he agreed with Trump to "continue our talks" during the NATO summit, which will be held this week in Türkiye.
In his statements, Zelensky thanked the United States for its assistance throughout the conflict and “the hearts of Americans” who thought about Ukraine’s future and expressed their appreciation for freedom around the world.
One of Kiev's most famous landmarks was lit up at night in the colors of the American flag, which is the statue of the Motherland, which is 62 meters high and embodies a female warrior standing next to the Dnipro River.
"Realistic assessment of the situation"
For his part, Kremlin advisor Yuri Ushakov said that US President Donald Trump, during a phone conversation with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin that lasted approximately 90 minutes, offered to help find a solution to the war in Ukraine.
Ushakov added that Trump made this offer in the context of his participation this week in the NATO summit in Türkiye. The US President was quoted as saying that US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will continue their efforts to mediate a settlement, and they are ready to make another visit to Moscow.
The Kremlin advisor said that Putin presented Trump with a “realistic assessment of the situation on the battlefield in Ukraine.” Russian army commanders announced on Friday that Russian forces had captured the strategically important city of Kostyantinivka, while Zelensky and the General Staff on Saturday denied this claim, stressing that they still control the city located in the east of the country.
France 24/Reuters
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