A highly anticipated phone call between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin has ended, with a top Russian official declaring that the world is now “a much safer place.”
The 90-minute conversation, which began at 2 PM GMT, focused on securing a ceasefire in Ukraine, according to the White House. While neither Washington nor Moscow has provided full details of the discussion, Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev hailed the call as a “historic” and “epic” moment in international diplomacy.
“Under the leadership of President Putin and President Trump, the world has become a much safer place today! Historic! Epic!” Dmitriev stated.
Ahead of the call, Trump suggested that negotiations would involve discussions on the division of Ukrainian territory and the control of power plants in the region. Meanwhile, sources told Bloomberg that Putin planned to demand an immediate halt to all Western weapons deliveries to Ukraine as part of any ceasefire agreement. Ukraine has already agreed to a U.S.-proposed 30-day ceasefire, but Putin has expressed serious reservations, stating that Russia would continue fighting until certain conditions are met. Neither the White House nor the Kremlin has provided a detailed breakdown of the discussion so far.
Kirill Dmitriev, a close Putin aide and international cooperation envoy, was the first Russian official to comment on the talks. Dmitriev, who is also the CEO of the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF), has been a key figure in Russia-U.S. negotiations on Ukraine, including discussions in Saudi Arabia. His statement reflects Moscow’s optimism about potential diplomatic progress following the Trump-Putin talks.
In an unexpected development, Dmitriev also revealed that he is scheduled to meet with Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk soon to discuss technological advancements and the “future of humanity.” According to Dmitriev, Russia is seeking closer cooperation with Musk and SpaceX to help develop its space agency, Roscosmos, and its state-run nuclear energy company, Rosatom. Musk has not yet commented on the potential meeting or its implications.
As global reactions to the Trump-Putin call unfold, key questions remain over whether Trump will recognize Crimea as Russian territory, if the U.S. will agree to halt weapons shipments to Ukraine, and whether Putin will honor a ceasefire or continue military operations. The conversation has raised speculation about the long-term geopolitical consequences, particularly in relation to ongoing Western sanctions, Russia’s global influence, and the future role of U.S. diplomacy.
The outcome of this diplomatic exchange could reshape U.S.-Russia relations and impact Ukraine’s war strategy in the coming weeks. While official statements from both governments remain scarce, today’s developments mark a turning point in the conflict, with the potential for new alliances and policy shifts. The world will be watching closely as further details emerge.
