Trump and Putin Agree to Immediate Peace Talks on Ukraine

The U.S. and Russia aim to negotiate a long-term resolution to the war in Ukraine, while Trump outlines a controversial vision for Gaza's future.

Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin held a 90-minute phone call, agreeing to begin immediate negotiations to end the three-year-long war in Ukraine.
Trump also spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, discussing potential paths to peace and economic cooperation, including U.S. interests in Ukrainian resources.
The proposed U.S. plan for Ukraine includes freezing NATO membership for Ukraine, establishing a new security framework, and lifting sanctions on Russia gradually.
In the Middle East, Trump presented a controversial plan to place Gaza under U.S. control, suggesting the relocation of Gaza's population to Jordan and Egypt, which both nations oppose.
Trump's broader geopolitical strategy ties these initiatives to countering China's influence and securing key trade routes, including the Mediterranean and the Suez Canal.