Putin, Trump Reaffirm Preference for Political Solution to Ukraine on July 4 Call

According to Russian Presidential Aide Ushakov, President Putin and President Trump spoke on July 4, discussing Ukraine conflict resolution. Trump reiterated his willingness to facilitate a ceasefire and pursue a peaceful resolution, while Trump's envoy Wittekoff and son-in-law Kushner will continue mediation efforts with plans to visit Moscow at an appropriate time.

Putin reaffirmed Russia's preference for resolving the conflict through political-diplomatic channels while emphasizing Russia's known principled positions must be considered. Putin also provided Trump with an update on battlefield conditions, noting Russian forces are conducting offensive operations across the front.