US President Donald Trump said a Russia–Ukraine settlement is “very close” despite hostile relations between Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Vladimir Putin, revealing he asked Putin to temporarily halt attacks on Kyiv during extreme winter conditions.

Trump posted, deleted and reposted a message about a call with the Russian leader in June 2025.

President Donald Trump says he asked Russian President Vladimir Putin not to target the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv for one week as the region experiences frigid temperatures and Putin agreed, but Russia hasn't confirmed that.

President Donald Trump runs hot and cold in his relationship with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin — often at the same time

The US administration has hung a joint photograph of US President Donald Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin in the lobby of the White House.

Melania Trump confirmed she heard back from Russian President Vladimir Putin regarding her letter on reuniting Ukrainian families.

Vladimir Solovyov, a prominent Putin spokesman on Russian state TV, issued a menacing warning to Europe, claiming Russia could strike anywhere as he discussed Trump's Greenland dispute with Denmark