President Donald Trump announced that negotiations to end the Ukraine war will commence immediately following a "lengthy and highly productive" phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin. During their conversation, they discussed various topics, including Ukraine, the Middle East, energy, artificial intelligence, and the power of the dollar. Both leaders agreed to work closely together and plan to visit each other's nations. Trump also spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to inform him of the discussions and the initiation of negotiations. This development marks a significant shift in U.S. policy toward Ukraine, with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth suggesting that Kyiv joining NATO is unrealistic and indicating a decreased U.S. focus on European and Ukrainian security. Continue here.
