One person was killed and two others injured in a Ukrainian attack on Russian-occupied Crimea, according to Moscow-installed officials. This incident occurred as Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held separate calls with U.S. President Donald Trump regarding efforts to end the ongoing war, which has now lasted five years.

According to the Kremlin, former U.S. President Donald Trump offered to assist in ending the Russia-Ukraine war during a nearly 90-minute phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov reported this development, highlighting Trump's willingness to engage in the conflict resolution process.

US President Trump held discussions with Russian President Putin and Ukrainian President Zelensky regarding the Ukraine conflict prior to the NATO summit in Ankara. The conversations centered on finding a settlement in Ukraine.

Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that Russia is prepared to engage in peace talks with Ukraine, referencing the Anchorage and Istanbul agreements as a basis for negotiations. He claimed that the negotiation process had been disrupted at the initiative of Ukraine, suggesting that Russia remains open to dialogue despite the ongoing conflict.

President Donald Trump stated that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has requested a visit to the White House, which may occur soon after the upcoming NATO summit. In a phone interview with Axios, Trump made a notable comment about their relationship, saying, "He knows who the boss is."

On June 24, President Donald Trump expressed approval of Iran's compliance with U.S. demands during a closed-door meeting with Senate Republicans. He noted that recent progress in negotiations with Tehran has contributed to easing tensions and has had a positive impact on oil prices. Trump's comments come after months of discussions between the two nations.