Trump: Discussed Russia-Ukraine War with Putin, Suggested Temporary Ceasefire
Former President Trump held a phone call with President Putin to discuss the Russia-Ukraine war. Trump proposed a temporary ceasefire and indicated that Putin might agree to it.
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- 📰 Published: April 30, 2026 at 08:24
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(Central News Agency reporter Hou Ziying, Washington 29th exclusive report) US President Trump and Russian President Putin spoke on the phone today, discussing issues such as the Russia-Ukraine war and the US-Iran war. Trump stated that the two had a "very pleasant conversation" and, regarding the Russia-Ukraine issue, he proposed a temporary ceasefire, believing that Putin might do so.
Trump (Donald Trump) confirmed during a White House event this afternoon when asked by reporters that he had spoken with Putin (Vladimir Putin) today, mainly about the Ukraine issue, and also discussed the situation in Iran. He said the two had a "very pleasant conversation."
He said: "I think we'll be able to come up with a solution very quickly, I hope so. I think he (Putin) wants to see a solution."
Trump also revealed that the two spoke for a long time, and on the Russia-Ukraine issue, he suggested a temporary ceasefire, believing that Putin might do so.
In addition, Trump pointed out that Putin expressed willingness to help deal with Iran's enriched uranium, but he responded that he would rather Putin first deal with the end of the Russia-Ukraine war, "To me, that would be more important."
Agence France-Presse reported earlier that Putin's diplomatic advisor Yuri Ushakov stated that the Russian and US leaders spoke, discussing the Middle East war and the Ukraine issue.
Ushakov told reporters in a phone briefing that the call lasted over 90 minutes and was "frank and efficient."
The Russia-Ukraine war has been ongoing for over four years. Since returning to the White House last year, Trump has been trying to broker a permanent ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, but has so far failed to secure any significant concessions from Russia. (Editor: Wei Xu) 1150430
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Central Message
(Central News Agency reporter Hou Ziying, Washington 29th exclusive report) US President Trump and Russian President Putin spoke on the phone today, discussing issues such as the Russia-Ukraine war and the US-Iran war. Trump stated that the two had a "very pleasant conversation" and, regarding the Russia-Ukraine issue, he proposed a temporary ceasefire, believing that Putin might do so.
Trump (Donald Trump) confirmed during a White House event this afternoon when asked by reporters that he had spoken with Putin (Vladimir Putin) today, mainly about the Ukraine issue, and also discussed the situation in Iran. He said the two had a "very pleasant conversation."
He said: "I think we'll be able to come up with a solution very quickly, I hope so. I think he (Putin) wants to see a solution."
Trump also revealed that the two spoke for a long time, and on the Russia-Ukraine issue, he suggested a temporary ceasefire, believing that Putin might do so.
In addition, Trump pointed out that Putin expressed willingness to help deal with Iran's enriched uranium, but he responded that he would rather Putin first deal with the end of the Russia-Ukraine war, "To me, that would be more important."
Agence France-Presse reported earlier that Putin's diplomatic advisor Yuri Ushakov stated that the Russian and US leaders spoke, discussing the Middle East war and the Ukraine issue.
Ushakov told reporters in a phone briefing that the call lasted over 90 minutes and was "frank and efficient."
The Russia-Ukraine war has been ongoing for over four years. Since returning to the White House last year, Trump has been trying to broker a permanent ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, but has so far failed to secure any significant concessions from Russia. (Editor: Wei Xu) 1150430
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