Overview
- The U.S.-initiated phone call between Trump and Putin lasted about 1 hour 15 minutes and centered on the Ukraine settlement, according to Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov.
- Both sides agreed to continue contacts and to create two working groups on security and economic issues, with details expected in early January.
- Trump hosted Zelensky at Mar-a-Lago and said he would speak with Putin again after their meeting and consult European leaders by phone.
- Ushakov said Trump conveyed he was convinced Russia seeks a political-diplomatic resolution and discussed prospects for future economic cooperation involving the U.S., Russia and Ukraine.
- Trump described the negotiations as difficult but not overly complex, while Russia’s foreign minister said Moscow is ready to keep working with U.S. negotiators.