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Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump discussed a potential ceasefire in Ukraine during a phone call. Putin reportedly told Trump he might announce a truce to coincide with Victory Day, a Russian holiday marking the end of World War II. Trump said Putin is ready to make a deal on Ukraine, while Putin also warned the U.S. against new military action in Iran and discussed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's behavior.
Russia set conditions for responding to EU peace statements.
Putin warned the US against new military action in Iran during the call with Trump, the Kremlin said.
Putin met with Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov and expressed hope that Kadyrov would be supported by Chechen voters.
Russia scales back its Moscow Victory Day parade.
by WorldBrief & Maksim Micheliov | AI-generated summary