Trump speaks with Zelensky and Putin ahead of G7 summit

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky spoke with U.S. President Donald Trump via phone on June 14, discussing the ongoing war in Ukraine 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.

In a prior conversation on February 25, Zelensky spoke with Trump and his representatives, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. During that call, Zelensky reportedly expressed hope for the war to conclude within the year, while Trump indicated a desire for it to end within a month. Zelensky thanked Trump's team for their involvement in negotiations and for the PURL program, which allows Ukraine to purchase U.S. missiles for its air defense systems.