(NCS) — Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke with Donald Trump for practically 90 minutes on July 4 wherein the US chief once more supplied to assist finish the Ukraine struggle, in line with the Russian international ministry.
Putin personally congratulated Trump “and the entire American people on this significant holiday” — the 250th anniversary of the US declaration of independence — the international ministry mentioned.
The dialog was their fourth this 12 months and “businesslike and highly constructive,” the ministry mentioned, including that Trump had “reaffirmed his readiness to facilitate the earliest possible cessation of hostilities” within the Ukrainian battle.
NCS has reached out to the White House for touch upon the dialog.
“The Russian side once again emphasized the preference for a political and diplomatic resolution to the conflict,” in line with the international ministry, whereas claiming that “Kyiv and its European sponsors are banking on prolonging and even escalating the conflict.”
“Our president has outlined the reality of the situation on the battlefield, where the Russian Armed Forces are advancing confidently,” the ministry mentioned.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky mentioned he had additionally had a “very good call” with Trump on Saturday.
“There is a real prospect to put an end to this war, and America’s resolve is decisive,” Zelensky mentioned.
Russia in the meantime has claimed that its forces now management the necessary city of Kostyantynivka within the Donetsk area of jap Ukraine.
“It is just another Russian lie, an attempt to generate some kind of a news story,” Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky mentioned Saturday.
The Ukrainian navy mentioned Saturday that small teams of Russian troopers had infiltrated the city, however counter-sabotage operations had been ongoing.
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