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Peace negotiations in the Russo-Ukrainian war During a phone call with U.S.
Confirmed
Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke by phone with US counterpart Donald Trump, Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said Wednesday, adding the two leaders discussed the Middle East war and Ukraine. The Russian president, in turn, claimed Russian forces continue to advance in Ukraine and can achieve victory, even though Moscow "prefers to do this through negotiations," Ushakov said.
He added Russia was "firmly committed to providing every possible assistance to diplomatic efforts" on the Middle East war, and said the call was held at Moscow's initiative. No call between Trump and President Volodymyr Zelensky is scheduled at the moment, but that can change "the next minute," a source close to the Presidential Office said.
I think some people made it difficult for him to make a deal," Trump said without explaining who had made the peace process difficult. President Volodymyr Zelensky cited Elon Musk's "contributions to the protection of human life and freedom, and the development of relations between the peoples of Ukraine and the U.S." Russian forces launched a double-tap attack on rescue workers dealing with the aftermath of a Russian attack on Kramatorsk, Donetsk Oblast, on Aug. 25.
But Putin also "highlighted the inevitable and extremely damaging consequences not only for Iran and its neighbors, but also for the entire international community, should the U.S. and Israel resort to military action once again," Ushakov said.
An oil refinery in Kazakhstan is set to process Russian crude and send 70% of its diesel and gasoline output back to Russia, Kazakh Energy Minister Yerlan Akkenzhenov said Aug. 25 amid shortages caused by Ukrainian attacks.
Speaking about Washington's European NATO allies, the U.S. leader noted the partners are involved with Ukraine , but "didn't do things the way we would like to see" and didn't step up to help with U.S. strikes on Iran. "Our contribution plays a major role in getting funds to Ukraine, but it is not sufficient on its own," a European Commission spokesperson said, adding that other partners must "follow suit.
This year's event will be slimmed-down as a precautionary measure given the threat of Ukrainian retaliatory strikes, the Kremlin said earlier on Wednesday. Tambov Oblast Governor Yevgeny Pervyshov said the Wildberries hub was hit in "a massive drone attack," causing a fire that has spread over 100,000 meters.
In Washington, Trump told reporters he had had a "very good conversation" with Putin, though he said it had focused more on the Ukraine war than on Iran. The U.S. leader said Putin offered to help with Iran, with Trump maintaining he would rather see Russia be involved with ending its war against Ukraine.
What's confirmed
- Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke by phone with US counterpart Donald Trump, Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said Wednesday, adding the two leaders discussed the Middle East war and Ukraine.
- He added Russia was "firmly committed to providing every possible assistance to diplomatic efforts" on the Middle East war, and said the call was held at Moscow's initiative.
- I think some people made it difficult for him to make a deal," Trump said without explaining who had made the peace process difficult.
- But Putin also "highlighted the inevitable and extremely damaging consequences not only for Iran and its neighbors, but also for the entire international community, should the U.S.
- An oil refinery in Kazakhstan is set to process Russian crude and send 70% of its diesel and gasoline output back to Russia, Kazakh Energy Minister Yerlan Akkenzhenov said Aug.
- Speaking about Washington's European NATO allies, the U.S.
What's still developing
- Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke by phone with US counterpart Donald Trump, Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said Wednesday, adding the two leaders discussed the Middle East war and Ukraine.
- The presidents "paid particular attention to the situation regarding Iran and in the Persian Gulf," Ushakov said.
- But Putin also "highlighted the inevitable and extremely damaging consequences not only for Iran and its neighbors, but also for the entire international community, should the U.S. and Israel resort to military…
- He added Russia was "firmly committed to providing every possible assistance to diplomatic efforts" on the Middle East war, and said the call was held at Moscow's initiative.
- In Washington, Trump told reporters he had had a "very good conversation" with Putin, though he said it had focused more on the Ukraine war than on Iran.
- Putin said he was ready "to declare a ceasefire for the duration of Victory Day celebrations.
- Trump actively supported this initiative, noting that the holiday marks our shared victory," Ushakov said.
- This year's event will be slimmed-down as a precautionary measure given the threat of Ukrainian retaliatory strikes, the Kremlin said earlier on Wednesday.