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Trump Initiates Call with Putin Focused on Ukraine Settlement

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov says the leaders spent much of their conversation discussing ways to de-escalate the conflict, with Putin receiving some U.S. proposals with understanding.

Trump Initiates Call with Putin Focused on Ukraine Settlement
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Democracy News Live Desk
Date
10 Oct 2026
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2 min
Trump Initiates the Dialogue

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.

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The Conversation Turns to Ukrainian Regulation

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.

Putin’s Receptive Response to U.S. Ideas

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.

Kremlin Confirms the Call’s Details

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.

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