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Trump's Call with Putin Precedes Zelenskyy Security Talks

12/28/2025

Summary

Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump spoke by phone with Russian President Vladimir Putin on December 28, 2025, before meeting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at Mar-a-Lago.
The Kremlin confirmed the call lasted over an hour and was initiated by the U.S. side.
Trump announced plans for two working groups on security and economic issues.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, accompanied by Ukrainian officials, aims to discuss security guarantees and unresolved issues, including Donbas and Zaporizhzhia NPP.

History

Historical Context

In November 1985, U.S. President Ronald Reagan and Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev met in Geneva, initiating talks that reduced Cold War tensions and led to the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty, eliminating 2,692 missiles. This historical dialogue underscores the importance of diplomacy in addressing ongoing geopolitical issues, as seen in recent discussions between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin regarding security concerns in Ukraine.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump spoke by phone with Russian President Vladimir Putin on December 28, 2025, before meeting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at Mar-a-Lago.
The Kremlin confirmed the call lasted over an hour and was initiated by the U.S. side.
Trump announced plans for two working groups on security and economic issues.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, accompanied by Ukrainian officials, aims to discuss security guarantees and unresolved issues, including Donbas and Zaporizhzhia NPP.

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