President Donald Trump conducted nearly 90-minute phone calls with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to discuss efforts to end the ongoing war in Ukraine, which has lasted for five years. The conversations occurred amid Ukrainian military actions in Russian-occupied Crimea, resulting in one death and two injuries, according to The Kenya Times.

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.

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.

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 Vladimir Putin stated that Russia and the United States share the responsibility for global security and stability in a congratulatory message to President Donald Trump on the 250th anniversary of the United States. He highlighted the significance of the U.S. Declaration of Independence, which was signed in July.

President Donald Trump is scheduled to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa during the NATO summit in Turkey, according to the White House. The meetings aim to address the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Moscow, as well as discuss Syria's role in the Middle East, as Trump has previously expressed interest in the region.