Trump to Speak with Putin: A Potential Turning Point in Ukraine?

Trump Announces Phone Call with Putin Amidst Ongoing Ukraine Conflict On May 18, 2025, former US President Donald Trump announced plans to speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin via telephone on Monday, May 19th, at 10:00 AM Moscow time. Trump stated the call would focus on ending the "bloodbath" in Ukraine, involving discussions on troop reductions, trade, and future negotiations with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and NATO members. The Kremlin, while not providing specifics, confirmed preparations for the call are in progress. This would mark the third conversation between the two leaders since Trump's second term. Previous calls occurred on February 12th and March 18th. The video also highlights the US Secretary of State's comments expressing Washington's weariness with prolonged negotiations and its desire for direct talks between Trump and Putin as a potential solution to the Ukrainian conflict. The US Secretary of State also mentioned the possibility of increased sanctions against Russia if the negotiations are prolonged. The video underscores the ongoing tension and the search for diplomatic solutions to the Ukrainian crisis.