So, Trump and Putin just had a little chat. No biggie, just a casual call about ending a war. Yep, according to Trump, the conversation was all about negotiating peace in Ukraine. And if that wasn’t enough, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy got his own call from Trump later on.
Reactions? Well, let’s just say it’s complicated. Here’s how different sides are taking the news.
Ukraine: “Uh… What?”
🎙️ Maxim Fedorov, reporting from Kyiv
Over in Ukraine, the mood is not exactly celebratory. For starters, people weren’t thrilled that Trump spoke to Putin before calling Zelenskyy.
💬 “It would have been better if Trump talked to Ukraine first. But here we are,” says Maxim Fedorov.
According to Fedorov, the idea of actual peace is still pretty far-fetched:
- ☠️ A ceasefire might be possible this year, but a full-on peace deal? Not likely.
- 🔥 Russia’s demands will be brutal, and Ukraine knows it.
- 🚫 Even if a peace deal is signed, Russia might not actually stop being a threat.
Zelenskyy recently said that simply agreeing to negotiate with an invading force is already a huge compromise. Ukraine’s biggest concern? That Trump will push them to give up land just to make the war go away faster.
Russia: “We’re Winning This”
🎙️ Heikki Heiskanen, reporting from Moscow
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov called the chat “long and productive”, which in Putin-speak usually means he’s feeling confident.
🔴 Why?
- 🇷🇺 Russia has been advancing on the battlefield.
- 💰 Sanctions? Barely a dent.
- 🏆 Putin feels like he’s negotiating from a position of power.
💬 “Putin thinks now is the time to negotiate—because he’s in control,” says Heiskanen.
Oh, and let’s not forget: Russia knows Trump’s administration is way less committed to backing Ukraine than the previous one. Putin’s bet? The U.S. is ready to move on—and if Ukraine won’t agree to Russia’s conditions, Trump might just stop helping altogether.
U.S.: “Trump & Putin, Besties?”
🎙️ Juri von Bonsdorff, reporting from Washington
Over in the U.S., Trump is loving this moment. He posted on Truth Social about how both he and Putin “agree that the killing must stop” and “close cooperation is needed”.
🚨 Translation: Trump’s trying to make himself look like the guy who can end the war.
But here’s the real kicker:
- 🤯 The new U.S. Defense Secretary, Pete Hegseth, just said Ukraine shouldn’t expect to reclaim all the land it lost in 2014.
- 🚪 He also hinted that Ukraine joining NATO isn’t realistic anymore.
- ❄️ That’s a pretty chilly message for Kyiv.
So, is the U.S. about to cut a deal with Russia at Ukraine’s expense? Not officially, but… kinda sounds like it.
So, What Happens Next?
This phone call doesn’t mean peace is coming—but it’s definitely a sign that things are shifting.
✅ Russia is feeling strong.
✅ The U.S. might be less willing to fight for Ukraine.
✅ Ukraine is bracing for pressure to make concessions.
One thing’s for sure: The war isn’t over, but the conversation about how it ends just got a lot more real. Stay tuned—The Loop will keep you updated as things unfold.
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