Trump says there was no progress in talk with Putin (Video)
U.S. President Donald Trump admitted he made no progress in his conversation with Vladimir Putin about ending the war in Ukraine but pledged continued support for Kyiv.
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Donald Trump stated that his phone call with the Russian president on July 3 yielded no results. According to the American leader, the conversation was long and covered a range of topics — from the conflict in Ukraine to the situation with Iran.
However, on the key issue — ending hostilities — there was no progress. “I’m not happy about it… I didn’t make any progress with him today,” Trump told reporters at Andrews Air Force Base.
Nevertheless, he assured that the United States is not abandoning military support for Ukraine. “We are working with them and trying to help them,” the White House chief noted.
He added that the U.S. must also take care of its own stockpiles, as “everything was depleted” under Biden.
This was already the sixth conversation between Trump and Putin since the Republican returned to the White House in January.
According to the Kremlin, the conversation lasted nearly an hour. Putin's aide Yuri Ushakov confirmed that Trump once again insisted on a swift end to the war.
In response, the Russian president reminded that Moscow continues to seek a political solution but will not abandon its intention to address the “root causes” of the conflict.
The situation in the Middle East, in Syria and Iran, was also discussed — against the backdrop of ongoing escalation in the region.
Earlier, it was reported that the U.S. temporarily froze deliveries of missiles and shells to Ukraine, citing the need to consider its own defense needs. The White House emphasized that this is about protecting national interests and maintaining the combat readiness of the U.S. military.
Additionally, U.S. Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker stated that the reduction in military aid to Ukraine is due to the need to assess U.S. missile and ammunition stockpiles — while stressing that the priority remains ensuring America's own defense.