Russian President Vladimir Putin told U.S. President Donald Trump during a nearly hour-long call that Moscow will not abandon its Ukraine war objectives, despite stalled U.S.-led peace talks.
The Kremlin reported that Putin emphasized Russia’s aim to eliminate the “root causes” of the Ukraine conflict, including Kyiv’s NATO aspirations, during the July 3 call. Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov stated, “Russia will not give up on these aims,” while noting Moscow’s willingness to continue negotiations. Trump, frustrated by the lack of progress, has pushed for a ceasefire, but Russia’s refusal to agree to a U.S.-proposed 30-day truce persists, per The Guardian. Putin also urged diplomatic solutions for Middle East conflicts.
Q: "What did you call today with Vladimir Putin accomplish?"
TRUMP: "We talked about a lot of things, including Iran. We also talked about the war with Ukraine, & I'm not happy about that. I didn't make any progress with him today at all." pic.twitter.com/AEnMrqzEyn
— Breaking911 (@Breaking911) July 3, 2025Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, visiting Denmark on July 3, reiterated support for an “unconditional ceasefire” but expressed concerns over paused U.S. weapons shipments, which have strained Kyiv’s defence against Russia’s ongoing offensive. Zelenskyy, set to speak with Trump on July 4, stressed the need for continued U.S. and EU support, per AFP. Russia’s control of eastern Ukraine and recent strikes killing eight highlight the conflict’s toll, with over 500,000 casualties since 2022.
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump discussed Ukraine in phone talks, with the Kremlin indicating that little progress https://t.co/TrZy4RamhK
— Bloomberg (@business) July 3, 2025The call follows months of stalled diplomacy, with Russia demanding Ukraine cede four regions and abandon NATO ambitions terms Kyiv rejects. European allies, wary of Trump’s conciliatory tone toward Putin, push for sanctions to pressure Moscow, per The Washington Post. The Vatican has offered to host talks, but no timeline is set.
