Key facts
- Donald Trump spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on June 14.
- Zelensky described the call with Trump as 'wonderful' and mentioned 'good ideas' for peace.
- Trump also spoke separately with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
- Kyiv was attacked by Russian missiles and drones early Monday.
- The attack damaged a 950-year-old cathedral and monastery in Kyiv.
- About 140,000 households lost power due to the attacks.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky spoke with U.S. President Donald Trump via phone on June 14, discussing the ongoing war and potential peace settlement discussions. Zelensky described the 30-minute conversation as 'wonderful,' stating they discussed 'good ideas' to 'bring peace closer.'
Trump also held a separate phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin prior to the G7 summit. Zelensky's call with Trump occurred shortly before Trump's scheduled attendance at a G7 working session with Zelensky in France on June 16, where Ukraine's situation is expected to be a central topic.
Early Monday, hours after the Putin-Trump call, Ukrainian cities including Kyiv came under Russian drone and missile attack. Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported apartment buildings ablaze and damage to the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra monastery, with about 140,000 households losing power.