Trump Says He Talks With Putin and Zelensky on War
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[2026-04-29] Vladimir Putin proposed a Ukraine ceasefire around Russia’s May 9 Victory Day during a phone call with Donald Trump, according to the Kremlin and regional reports. Trump has publicly backed a ceasefire plan and says he is holding “good” and “constructive” talks with both Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy about ending the war. Russian officials say they do not have high expectations from talks with the US on Ukraine, even as Trump promotes his personal role in the contacts.
Reported Facts
Observable data points shared across all narratives
- •On 29 April 2026, the Kremlin said Putin and Trump held a phone call in which Putin described the situation along the Ukraine front line.
- •Russian aide Yuri Ushakov briefed that the Putin–Trump conversation covered both the Ukraine ceasefire idea and tensions involving Iran.
- •Regional outlets reported that Putin suggested a temporary truce in Ukraine tied to Russia’s 9 May Victory Day celebrations.
- •Trump told Fox News and other US media that he has had “good conversations” with both Putin and Zelenskyy about the Russia‑Ukraine war.
- •Trump has said he supports continued contacts with both Moscow and Kyiv as Washington looks for a settlement in Ukraine.
- •Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said Russia has low expectations for dialogue with the United States on Ukraine.
- •Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stressed that Moscow always publicly reports phone contacts between Russian and US leaders after Trump spoke about his calls.
- •A recent Kremlin briefing linked Ukrainian attacks and the attempted assassination of Trump as topics raised in Russian official comments on the conflict and US politics.
Core Disagreement— Ceasefire Motive
According to West, putin tying truce to holiday looks like a public relations move.. However, Russia sources see it as putin offering a victory day truce shows goodwill toward peace..
Narrative Split
How different information blocks interpret these facts
RU
Russia’s Ceasefire Offer
Russian outlets stress that Putin took the initiative to call Trump, explain the front‑line situation, and propose a Victory Day truce in Ukraine. They present Trump as receptive to a ceasefire plan and as a US figure who understands Russia’s position better than current officials in Washington. At the same time, Russian officials downplay expectations from any dialogue with the US, saying Washington still backs Kyiv’s military approach.
- •Vladimir Putin personally described the situation on the line of contact in Ukraine to Donald Trump during their call.
- •Putin proposed a ceasefire around 9 May as a goodwill step linked to Victory Day.
- •Trump expressed support for a ceasefire plan and for continued contacts with Moscow.
- •Russian officials argue that current US leaders remain focused on arming Ukraine rather than on talks.
- •The Kremlin insists it always reports all phone contacts between Russian and US leaders to counter any suggestion of secret talks.
REGIONAL
Kyiv’s Wariness of Truce
Regional and Ukrainian‑focused outlets report Putin’s Victory Day truce proposal with caution, noting that Kyiv has long been wary of short pauses that could let Russian forces regroup. They underline that Trump is talking directly with both Putin and Zelenskyy and describing the conversations as “good,” but without clear details on any concrete plan. These reports stress that any ceasefire linked to a Russian holiday may not match Ukraine’s conditions for a lasting settlement.
- •Regional reports say Putin suggested a temporary Ukraine truce tied to 9 May during his call with Trump.
- •Ukrainian sources have previously warned that limited ceasefires can be used by Russia to move troops and equipment.
WEST
Trump–Putin Phone Diplomacy
Western outlets focus on the unusual direct phone contact between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin while the war in Ukraine continues. They highlight that Trump is promoting his own talks with Putin and Zelenskyy even though he is not in office, raising questions about how this fits with official US policy. Coverage stresses that Putin is using the call to push a time‑limited ceasefire tied to a Russian holiday rather than a broader peace deal.
- •Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin held a phone call that the Kremlin publicly confirmed.
- •Trump is presenting his conversations with Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy as “constructive” efforts to end the war.
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Where Narratives Diverge
Key disagreements, blind spots, and what to watch next.
Ceasefire Motive◇Different Reading
West
Putin tying truce to holiday looks like a public relations move.Russia
Putin offering a Victory Day truce shows goodwill toward peace.Regional
Holiday truce may let Russian forces regroup without real concessions.So what
Readers cannot tell whether the proposed truce is a step toward peace or a tactical pause.
Trump’s Role◇Different Reading
West
Trump’s calls risk clashing with current US policy on Ukraine.Russia
Trump is a useful partner who understands Russia’s position on Ukraine.Regional
Trump is an unpredictable outsider whose promises may not hold.So what
It is hard to judge whether Trump’s involvement helps or confuses efforts to end the war.
Ceasefire Details⚡Disputed
West
Reports mention a Victory Day truce but give few concrete terms.Russia
Russian side stresses the offer but does not spell out conditions.Regional
Ukrainian‑focused outlets report the idea without confirmed Ukrainian response.So what
Without clear terms or timelines, readers cannot know what any truce would actually change on the ground.
Kyiv’s Position○Nobody Covers
No block provides a detailed, on‑record response from Zelenskyy’s government to Putin’s specific Victory Day truce proposal. Without that, it is impossible to judge whether this idea has any chance of being accepted or is purely symbolic.
Next Public Statements▸What to Watch
If the White House, Zelenskyy’s office, or Trump himself issue detailed statements in the coming days on the proposed Victory Day ceasefire, that will clarify whether this is moving toward real talks or staying as personal messaging.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If Ukraine and its Western backers formally engage with Putin’s Victory Day ceasefire proposal Talks could open on extending a short truce into a longer pause in fighting, affecting front‑line operations and humanitarian access.
Source Coverage
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RU
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Narrative Analysis
Divergence Detectedconfidence: 95%
Signals
Cross-block coverage detectedMultiple blocks covering the same event
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Primary Sources (21)
WESTLe Monde - InternationalEN DIRECT, guerre en Ukraine : Donald Trump et Vladimir Poutine se sont parlé au téléphone, selon le KremlinRURIA Novosti (RU)Ушаков рассказал, каким был разговор Путина и ТрампаRURIA Novosti (RU)Путин охарактеризовал Трампу ситуацию на линии боевого соприкосновенияRURT (EN)Putin and Trump speak by phone – Kremlin aide