The telephone conversation between the Russian and US presidents was held at the initiative of the US side, and lasted 1 hour and 15 minutes, Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov said.
Key takeaways:
— Trump wanted to discuss a number of issues ahead of his meeting with Zelensky
— The tone of the Putin-Trump call was friendly, constructive, and business-like
— Trump strongly pushed the idea of ending the conflict as soon as possible
— Trump was convinced the Russia seeks a political and diplomatic settlement to the crisis. "It is with this in mind that he intends to structure today's negotiations with Zelensky," Ushakov said
— Ukraine was urged to promptly make a decision on the Donbass, taking into account existing realities on the front