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Trump holds phone calls with Zelenskyy and Putin on Independence Day

Donald Trump conducted separate telephone conversations with the leaders of Ukraine and Russia on the Fourth of July, according to reports.

By 5 Jul 2026 · 09:00 CET Updated 5 Jul 2026 · 09:00 CET

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Donald Trump held individual phone calls with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Russian President Vladimir Putin on 4 July. According to Euronews, the discussions took place during the American holiday.

Yuri Ushakov, an aide to the Russian president, stated that the conversation between Mr Trump and Mr Putin lasted one hour and twenty-five minutes. Mr Ushakov confirmed that the two leaders discussed the issue of a potential settlement regarding the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

Source: Euronews. Read the original report ↗

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