Trump urges Putin to de-escalate Ukraine conflict in recent call

Donald Trump, the US President-elect, spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin, urging him to avoid escalating the conflict in Ukraine. This call took place shortly after Trump's election victory, raising concerns about future US support for Ukraine. During the conversation, Trump highlighted the US military presence in Europe and expressed interest in further discussions to resolve the war. This marks a shift from the current administration's approach, which has focused on substantial aid to Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky also spoke with Trump, describing their call as "excellent." Trump’s election could change the dynamics of US involvement in the Ukraine conflict, as he has previously suggested a quick end to the fighting.