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Zelenskyy says he held phone call with Trump on Russia conflict

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Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy (L) and US President Donald Trump shake hands during their bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland, January 22, 2026. /VCG
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy (L) and US President Donald Trump shake hands during their bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland, January 22, 2026. /VCG

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy (L) and US President Donald Trump shake hands during their bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland, January 22, 2026. /VCG

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Saturday he had ‌spoken with US President Donald Trump by phone on US Independence Day, discussing the latest developments on the front line in the conflict with Russia.

In a social media post, Zelenskyy ⁠said he had a "very good" conversation ​with Trump and he thanked the US for its help throughout the conflict.

 "There is a real prospect to end this war and American resolve will have ​a crucial meaning," he said.

Zelenskyy said ​he and Trump had agreed to continue their discussions ‌at ⁠next week's NATO summit in Türkiye.

(With input from agencies)

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