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.

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.

Vanguard reported that Russia said President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump held a “frank” call following a visit by US envoys. According to the report, the contacts produced no immediate breakthrough in the four-and-a-half-year war, described in the feed as Europe’s bloodiest conflict since World War II. The account did not provide details of any agreement, participants beyond the leaders and envoys, or next steps.

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.

Russia has resumed strikes on Ukraine following a three-day pause ordered by President Vladimir Putin, according to Channels TV. The halt in attacks on Kyiv coincided with weekend visits by US President Donald Trump's envoys, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, to the Russian and Ukrainian capitals as part of American mediation efforts. The renewed violence comes despite those diplomatic initiatives aimed at easing the conflict between Moscow and Kyiv.

Al Jazeera examines whether US President Donald Trump can revive stalled peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine following a visit by envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Moscow and Kyiv. According to the outlet, the trip failed to produce a breakthrough but could help lay the groundwork for a new diplomatic process. The report assesses the prospects and obstacles facing renewed efforts to end the war between the two countries.