According to the Kremlin, US President Donald Trump initiated a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The call was placed at Trump’s initiative, setting the stage for a discussion centered on the war in Ukraine.

During the call, a significant portion of the exchange was devoted to the topic of Ukrainian regulation. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told journalists that the leaders talked about the settlement of the situation in Ukraine, indicating that the issue dominated their dialogue.
Peskov also said that President Putin received some of the American proposals aimed at de-escalating the conflict with understanding. This indicates that Putin received the proposals with understanding.
Peskov also said that President Putin received some of the American proposals aimed at de-escalating the conflict with understanding.
The conversation took place on October 9, 2026. Peskov disclosed the details of the exchange to journalists, confirming that the call had occurred and outlining the main points discussed.
