Trump, Putin Discuss Ukraine in Hour-Long, ‘Extremely Frank’ Call

kyivpost.com·Kyiv Post·2026-09-08T22:19:40.000Z
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This article documents human rights concerns or humanitarian issues using credible institutional sources. It is not considered a psychological operation.

This article is not considered a psychological operation. It reports on an hour-long phone call between Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump, during which they discussed a potential settlement to the war in Ukraine, even as Russian attacks continued across the country, including strikes on Kyiv that killed five people. The article highlights the contrast between diplomatic efforts and ongoing violence, noting Putin’s claimed openness to talks despite sustained military actions.

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