Mon Nov 11 02:48:58 UTC 2024: ## Trump Reportedly Urged Putin to De-escalate Ukraine War in Post-Election Call

**Palm Beach, Florida** – President-elect Donald Trump reportedly spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin in a post-election phone call, urging him to de-escalate the war in Ukraine, according to The Washington Post. Trump is said to have reminded Putin of Washington’s significant military presence in Europe during the conversation.

The two leaders reportedly discussed the goal of peace in Europe, with Trump expressing his intent to pursue a follow-up conversation to find a resolution to the conflict. Trump’s communications director, Steven Cheung, declined to comment on the private call, instead highlighting the President-elect’s commitment to global peace and stability.

Trump’s call to Putin follows a similar call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, which Zelensky described as positive. While details remain unclear, some reports suggest Trump may be considering a demilitarized zone in eastern Ukraine as part of a potential peace plan.

The calls to Putin and Zelensky were reportedly conducted without the support of the U.S. State Department or government interpreters.

The report comes amid heightened tensions between Russia and Ukraine, with the war approaching its third year. While Trump repeatedly promised to quickly resolve the conflict during his campaign, the Kremlin has downplayed the possibility of a swift resolution.

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