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Trump speaks with Zelensky and Putin

13 Jun 2026 – 19 Jun 2026 · 3 chapters · 6 updates

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Chapter 1Trump speaks with Zelensky and Putin

  1. 14 Jun

    Zelensky and Putin hold separate calls with Trump on his 80th birthday, agreeing to discuss peace plans further at the upcoming G7 summit.

    No source was given for this update.

Chapter 2Belarus urges Russia-Ukraine compromise

  1. 16 Jun

    Lukashenko declares a military victory unrealistic for either side and proposes a draw, urging Moscow and Kyiv to begin immediate peace talks.

    No source was given for this update.

  2. Offered a meeting with Putin at the G7 summit, Zelenskyy awaits a response from Moscow as diplomatic efforts to initiate peace talks continue.

    No source was given for this update.

  3. Trump urges Putin to reach a deal with Ukraine as Zelenskyy joins G7 leaders to push for renewed peace negotiations.

    No source was given for this update.

  4. Increase pressure on Russia as G7 leaders agree to implement new energy sanctions to force a diplomatic resolution to the conflict.

    No source was given for this update.

Chapter 3EU chief contacts Kremlin on Ukraine peace

  1. 17 Jun

    Costa initiates contact with Kremlin officials to establish a communication channel, as Brussels coordinates its diplomatic position with Ukraine and member states.

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Articles in this story

  1. Putin and Zelensky hold separate calls with Trump on his 80th birthday, discussing paths to end the war
  2. G7 leaders unite to raise pressure on Russia, Trump hints at renewed oil sanctions as Zelenskyy urges Putin to negotiate
  3. Zelensky arrives at G7, offers to meet Putin as Russian strikes kill 11 across Ukraine
  4. G7 unites on Ukraine support as Trump signals sanctions return, seeks Europe backing on Iran deal
  5. EU opens diplomatic channel to Moscow as Ukraine pushes for European peace role

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