War in Ukraine: end of the conflict, American military presence in Europe… What Trump and Putin said to each other

Barely a few days after his re-election, Donald Trump spoke on Thursday, November 7, with Russian President Vladimir Putin, as reported by Washington Post. According to the American daily, the American president-elect asked the head of the Kremlin “not to intensify the conflict in Ukraine.” He would have warned the head of the Kremlin, reminding him of “Washington's significant military presence in Europe”.

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Anonymous sources also indicate that the two heads of state would have broached the subject of a possible resolution of the Ukrainian conflict. Donald Trump would have expressed his wish to continue discussions, hoping for “the resolution of the war in Ukraine soon”. According to people familiar with the matter, he also raised the issue of disputed territories between kyiv and Moscow.

Ending the war in Ukraine “in one day”

A call that is part of Donald Trump's recent promises to bring peace to the region. The Republican candidate had repeatedly affirmed that he could end the conflict “in one day”, without however revealing the terms of such an agreement.

The Ukrainian authorities, informed of this discussion, did not object to this exchange, although they are aware that Donald Trump could seek a diplomatic compromise with Moscow. Sources familiar with the matter say that Ukrainian officials even expected that Trump, in the aftermath of his victory, would seek to engage in dialogue with Putin with a view to finding a diplomatic outcome.

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For the Kremlin, Trump's victory initially sparked a reserved reaction, with Dmitri Peskov, Putin's spokesperson, stressing that Moscow had no intention of congratulating a country considered “unfriendly which is directly and indirectly involved in a war against our state.” But as of Thursday, Vladimir Putin publicly welcomed Trump's victory. He declared himself “ready” to discuss with the newly elected American president. In an interview with Russian television, Dimitri Peskov also suggested that relations between the two countries could experience a turning point under the new American presidency, describing these first exchanges as “positive” signs.

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In the days following his victory, Donald Trump also reportedly made contact with numerous world leaders, including Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. As the transition takes shape, it remains to be seen whether Trump can actually implement his vision for diplomacy in Ukraine. His willingness to negotiate a deal with Putin could represent a major break with Joe Biden's practice.