Trump and Putin Discuss Victory Day Ceasefire in 90-Minute Phone Call
US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a 90-minute phone call on April 29, 2026, to discuss a potential temporary ceasefire in Ukraine to coincide with Victory Day on May 9. Trump suggested a 'little bit of a ceasefire' during the conversation, which also covered the ongoing war in Iran. While Putin expressed readiness to consider a pause for holiday celebrations, no formal agreement was reached. The call highlights intensified U.S. diplomatic efforts to manage multiple global conflicts simultaneously.