The Kremlin provided a different account of the call, stating that Putin categorically rejected the resumption of peace talks and vowed to fight until all Russian war aims are achieved. Aide Yuri Ushakov described the interaction as very friendly, noting the two leaders hung up simultaneously. However, analysis by The Study of War indicates that Moscow has rejected numerous compromise proposals and continues to demand Ukraine’s complete capitulation.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Trump Says Putin's Desire for Ukraine Settlement is Strong
Geopolitics10 days ago
Vladimir Putin wants to end the war in Ukraine through a peace agreement, Donald Trump said during a recent public exchange. Trump claimed that Russia is actively seeking a settlement and asserted that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is the party refusing to negotiate. These remarks follow a 90 minute telephone conversation on October 9, during which Trump also praised Putin for releasing oil into global markets at low prices.
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