Trump speaks with Putin for first time after election, urges restraint in Ukraine conflict

Donald Trump spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin for the first time since winning the U.S. presidential election. During the call, Trump advised Putin not to escalate the war in Ukraine and highlighted the U.S. military presence in Europe. The conversation followed Putin's congratulatory message to Trump, where he expressed a desire to improve U.S.-Russia relations. Trump took the call from his Florida resort and emphasized the importance of avoiding a new crisis in Ukraine. Trump is set to be inaugurated as the 47th President of the United States on January 20, 2025. Ukraine has been informed about the call, but Trump's team declined to comment on the details of the conversation.