Trump Tells Putin He Is Ready to Help End Ukraine Conflict

US President Donald Trump told Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday that an end to the conflict in Ukraine was vital and that he was ready to help, according to Kremlin foreign policy adviser Yury Ushakov, as quoted by Russian news agencies.

"As regards the Ukrainian conflict, Donald Trump again emphasized that a cessation of hostilities was vital", Ushakov told reporters. "He said he was ready to act with European partners and Kyiv, including in talks at the G7 summit", which is due to be held in France this week.

Ushakov also said US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, who have been leading US-brokered talks aimed at ending the war, would soon make another visit to Russia. Diplomatic efforts to end the war have stalled as Washington remains focused on the conflict with Iran.

Ushakov added that Putin congratulated Trump on his 80th birthday in an "informal" manner.

(reuters, im)