Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump may have had more contacts than the two publicly announced telephone calls over recent months, the Kremlin said in video footage published by state television on Sunday.

The White House says a lengthy phone call between Presidents Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin had achieved “movement to peace” in Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Black Sea ceasefire will take effect after some sanctions are lifted, Kremlin claims ・Kremlin names energy facilities exempt from strikes during partial ceasefire ・Ukrainian airstrike kills up to 30 Russian soldiers in Kursk Oblast,

Russia and Ukraine agreed to a maritime ceasefire to allow ships to transit the Black Sea. Russia dropped a similar agreement in 2023.

Carlton hotel, where talks between Russia and U.S. are being held aimed at ending the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, March 24, 2025. REUTERS/Mohammed Benmansour RIYADH (Reuters) - Ukrainian and U.