Russia Reaffirms Commitment to Its Ukraine Objectives in Call with Trump

Russian President Vladimir Putin has told U.S. President Trump that Russia will continue to pursue its objectives in Ukraine while remaining open to dialogue aimed at reaching a political settlement.

The call, which lasted about an hour, focused on the ongoing situation in Ukraine and regional stability. Putin emphasized that Russia’s actions in Ukraine are rooted in its security concerns and efforts to protect its interests while expressing readiness to engage in discussions that could lead to a peaceful resolution.

Putin stated that Russia “will not step back” from goals it views as essential to safeguarding regional stability and ensuring that what it describes as threats near its borders are addressed. However, he underscored that Russia remains open to diplomatic channels and expressed support for talks that could reduce tensions.

President Trump, according to U.S. readouts, used the call to encourage steps that could lead to a de-escalation of the conflict while maintaining open lines of communication between the two countries. Trump emphasized the importance of stability in Europe and conveyed the United States’ interest in seeing progress toward peace while respecting the concerns of all parties.

Both leaders agreed to maintain contact, though no immediate agreements were made regarding future meetings or negotiations. The call comes amid broader discussions about regional security, energy concerns, and global stability, with both sides signaling the importance of ongoing dialogue.

The Kremlin described the call as businesslike and constructive, indicating that while differences remain, there is an interest in continuing discussions on Ukraine and broader regional issues in the coming months.

With input from Al Jazeera.