WASHINGTON—President Donald Trump on July 3 said his phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin produced no breakthrough as he continues to mediate a cease-fire between Russia and Ukraine.
“I didn’t make any progress with him at all,” Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One on the way to Iowa.
He said he discussed Iran and Ukraine with Putin, adding, “I’m not happy about that.”
Trump announced the call on Truth Social on the morning of July 3.
“Will be speaking to President Putin of Russia at 10:00 A.M. Thank you!” Trump wrote.
For months, Trump has been pressing both Russia and Ukraine to end a years-long war and negotiate a permanent peace….
Trump Says Call With Putin Yields No Progress
