Trump-Putin Dialogue: Navigating Diplomatic Tensions Over Ukraine

Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin discussed the Ukraine conflict, with Trump advising restraint. Despite Putin's demands for Ukraine to abandon NATO aspirations and withdraw troops, Ukraine remains firm. Trump previously vowed a swift resolution to the conflict, though specifics were not disclosed.

Amid escalating tensions, U.S. President-elect Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a telephone conversation on Thursday, focusing on the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. According to sources cited by the Washington Post, Trump cautioned Putin against intensifying the war.

Trump's remarks highlighted Washington's significant military presence in Europe as a point of concern for Russia. Despite his campaign promise of swiftly resolving the Ukrainian conflict, Trump has yet to clarify his plan of action.

On a related note, Trump also recently communicated with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, with discussions revolving around the latter's victory plan, which seeks enhanced military support from Western allies.

(With inputs from agencies.)