IrelandUS President Donald Trump held separate phone calls with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky ahead of the NATO summit in Ankara. Both conversations were framed as part of commemorating the United States' 250th anniversary. During the calls, Trump expressed willingness to work toward ending the war in Ukraine, while Zelensky highlighted ongoing frontline conditions and diplomatic efforts. The Kremlin's foreign policy aide, Yuri Ushakov, stated that Trump reaffirmed his commitment to resolving the conflict and mentioned Washington's envoy efforts. However, Ushakov also criticized Kyiv and its allies for potentially prolonging the conflict and engaging in civilian-targeted actions. Meanwhile, Russian military claims of capturing Kostiantynivka in eastern Ukraine were disputed by Ukrainian authorities, who maintained control over the area.
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