Trump and Putin Hold 90-Minute Call Ahead of NATO Summit, Offer to Broker Ukraine Settlement

July 4-5, 2026 — Trump and Putin held a 90-minute call, their 14th since Trump's return to office, days ahead of the NATO Ankara summit. Trump again offered to help broker a Ukraine settlement; Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov described the call as 'businesslike and constructive.' Trump separately spoke with Zelensky. No concrete ceasefire terms or summit date emerged, but the frequency of contact signaled continued US engagement in pursuit of a negotiated track.