Trump-Putin call happening now

The first call in months, an agreement between the two could finally mean peace after over three years of war with Ukraine.

Published: May 19, 2025 11:22am

Updated: May 19, 2025 11:28am

President Donald Trump is on the phone with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The two will attempt to hash out a number of issues in the pursuit of peace between Russia and Ukraine, including sovereignty lines and control of territories on each nation's border.

Trump has emphasized his goal of a ceasefire and previous discussions have included a proposed 30-day halt to any attacks on energy infrastructure, maritime ceasefire talks in the Black Sea, and broader peace goals for the two nations.