Trump and Putin Discuss Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks, Possible Saudi Meeting

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Trump and Putin held a "productive" phone call discussing Ukraine, energy, AI, and the US dollar.

Trump may meet Putin in Saudi Arabia to push for an end to the Russia-Ukraine war.

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U.S. President Donald Trump has confirmed that he may meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Saudi Arabia following a detailed phone call on global issues, including the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

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Both leaders expressed a mutual desire to end the war, agreeing to launch immediate negotiations. Trump's team—including the Secretary of State, CIA Director, and National Security Advisor—will begin talks, with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy set to be briefed on the discussion.

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