Trump and Putin Discuss Ukraine Ceasefire and Potential NHL-KHL Games

The leaders' second phone call since January covered diplomatic efforts in Ukraine and a cultural initiative involving ice hockey, though plans remain unconfirmed.

Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin discussed organizing ice hockey games between NHL and KHL players during their latest phone call.
The National Hockey League (NHL) was not informed about the proposed games until after the conversation took place.
The call primarily focused on efforts to negotiate a ceasefire in Ukraine, where the war is now in its fourth year.
Russian teams remain excluded from International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) competitions due to security concerns, although Russian players continue to participate in the NHL.
This marks the second phone call between Trump and Putin since Trump returned to the White House on January 20, reflecting a push to rebuild U.S.-Russia relations.