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Trump Advises Putin Against Escalation in Ukraine, Signals Support for Territory Deal

Nov 10, 2024, 07:48 PM

On Thursday, President-elect Donald Trump held a phone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin, marking their first communication since Trump's election victory. According to reports by The Washington Post, Trump advised Putin not to escalate the war in Ukraine and reminded him of the significant U.S. military presence in Europe. The two leaders discussed the goal of peace on the European continent, with Trump signaling privately that he would support a deal where Russia kept some captured territory. Trump briefly raised the issue of land during the discussion and is set for another call on how to make peace, according to sources familiar with the matter. Meanwhile, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated on November 8 that Putin is keen to start talks with Trump on ending the conflict in Ukraine, but Russia's demands for ending the war remain unchanged. The conversation underscores both leaders' interest in engaging to resolve ongoing conflicts, though significant challenges remain.