President Trump Announces “Highly Productive” Call with Putin, Pushes for Ukraine Peace Negotiations

Washington, D.C. – February 14, 2025 – The US. President Donald J. Trump announced on Truth Social that he had a “lengthy and highly productive” phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, during which they discussed a range of pressing global issues, including Ukraine, the Middle East, energy, artificial intelligence, and the power of the U.S. dollar.

In his statement, President Trump emphasized the historical ties between the U.S. and Russia, recalling their cooperation in World War II and acknowledging the immense loss of life Russia suffered during the conflict. He suggested that both leaders reflected on the strengths of their nations and expressed optimism about future cooperation.

Trump and Putin Agree on Urgency to End Ukraine War

A key focus of the conversation was the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine. President Trump stated that both he and Putin agreed on the need to end the conflict and prevent further loss of life. He claimed that if he had been in office earlier, the war would not have happened, but since it did, it must now come to a swift and peaceful resolution.

According to Trump, Putin even echoed his campaign motto, “COMMON SENSE,” emphasizing their shared belief in practical solutions. The two leaders also agreed to work closely together, including possible visits to each other’s nations.

Immediate Negotiations to Begin, Trump Assembles Team

President Trump announced that he has instructed his administration to begin negotiations immediately. He also stated that he would personally contact Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to inform him of the discussion.

To lead the negotiation efforts, Trump named Secretary of State Marco Rubio; CIA Director John Ratcliffe; National Security Advisor Michael Waltz; Ambassador and Special Envoy Steve Witkoff

Trump expressed confidence that these talks would be successful, ensuring a peaceful resolution to the war.

(COMBO) This combination of pictures created on November 07, 2024 shows Russia’s President Vladimir Putin (L) addresses the participants of a Congress of The Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs (RSPP) in Moscow on April 25, 2024, and former US President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump (L) attends a town hall meeting moderated by Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders at the Dort Financial Center in Flint, Michigan, on September 17, 2024. Russia’s President Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump indicated November 7, 2024 that they were ready to hold talks after the Republican tycoon emerged as the victor in the race for the White House. (Photo by Alexander NEMENOV and JEFF KOWALSKY / AFP)

Trump Thanks Putin for Release of Marc Fogel

In his post, President Trump also thanked President Putin for the release of Marc Fogel, an American citizen detained in Russia. Trump stated that he personally welcomed Fogel at the White House the night before.

Concluding his remarks, Trump reiterated his determination to bring the war to an end and prevent any further loss of life, stating: “No more lives should be lost!”

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