Overview

• President Trump said he “made no progress” toward a ceasefire during his hour-long July 3 call with President Putin.
• The administration has halted shipments of air-defense missiles and precision artillery rounds to Ukraine pending a review of U.S. stockpiles.
• Kremlin adviser Yuri Ushakov reported that Putin insisted Russia would not abandon its stated objectives in Ukraine.
• Leaders also discussed Iran, reflecting a broader agenda in the intensified U.S.-Russia dialogue since January.
• Trump is scheduled to speak with President Zelensky on Friday to address the arms pause and explore next steps in peace efforts.