Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin discuss Ukraine war in telephone call

U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a one-hour telephone conversation on September 8, 2026, to discuss the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. The Kremlin described the exchange as constructive and sincere, noting that both leaders evaluated the recent visits of U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Moscow and Kyiv.

During the call, President Putin presented his approach to the peace process and assured his counterpart that Russia holds no aggressive intentions toward Europe. President Trump emphasized the necessity of ending the war, noting that such a development could pave the way for the restoration of bilateral relations. Both leaders agreed to maintain contact moving forward.

This diplomatic outreach follows the recent mission by Witkoff and Kushner, who met with officials in both Moscow and Kyiv to assess the possibility of restarting negotiations. Despite these efforts, high-ranking Pentagon officials have warned the international community to remain prepared for a potentially prolonged conflict.