Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin announced on Thursday that he is set to hold a conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump later in the day, marking the sixth publicly acknowledged dialogue between the two leaders since Trump resumed office in January 2025.
This upcoming exchange takes place against the backdrop of escalating conflict in Ukraine and ongoing though largely ineffective diplomatic efforts by the United States to facilitate a ceasefire. While the details of the new conversation have not yet been disclosed, political analysts suggest the deteriorating situation in Eastern Europe and the broader geopolitical stakes are likely to dominate the agenda.
The last recorded conversation between Putin and Trump occurred on June 14, during which the two reportedly discussed rising tensions involving Iran. Since Trump’s return to the White House, the U.S. Russia communication channel has remained active but fraught with strategic friction and limited consensus, especially concerning Moscow’s continued military campaign in Ukraine.
Putin’s confirmation of the call suggests that, despite the strained state of bilateral relations, both sides remain committed to high-level dialogue. Whether this conversation will yield any tangible shift in the Ukraine crisis or address pressing international security concerns remains to be seen.