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Zelenskiy, Trump speak by phone - source

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(Reuters) -Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy spoke by phone with U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters. The source said the call was still

Zelenskiy and Trump Discuss Key Issues in Phone Conversation

(Reuters) -Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy spoke by phone with U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters.

The source said the call was still underway. U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff held talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow earlier on Wednesday.

(Reporting by Tom Balmforth; editing by Gareth Jones)

Key Takeaways

  • Zelenskiy and Trump had a phone conversation.
  • The call was still ongoing according to a source.
  • Steve Witkoff met with Putin in Moscow.
  • The discussion highlights US-Ukraine relations.
  • The call is part of ongoing diplomatic efforts.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who spoke by phone on Wednesday?
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy spoke by phone with U.S. President Donald Trump.
What was the status of the call during the report?
The source indicated that the call was still underway at the time of the report.
Who held talks with Vladimir Putin earlier on the same day?
U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff held talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow earlier on Wednesday.

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