Trump speaks with Putin urges restraint in Ukraine conflict

President-elect Donald Trump spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin for the first time since his election. He urged Putin not to escalate the conflict in Ukraine during the call from his Mar-a-Lago estate. Trump reminded Putin of the significant U.S. military presence in Europe and expressed interest in future discussions about resolving the war in Ukraine. He had previously stated he would find a solution quickly during his campaign. Additionally, Trump spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy shortly before his call with Putin. Meanwhile, the Biden administration plans to strengthen Ukraine's position on the battlefield with remaining funding.