Trump offers to help end Russia-Ukraine war during call with Putin, Kremlin says

A Kremlin aide, Yury Ushakov, has said that former U.S. President Donald Trump offered a deal to Russian President Vladimir Putin during a nearly 90‑minute telephone conversation. Ushakov, who has previously served as a senior aide to the Russian foreign ministry, told a Russian news outlet that Trump proposed the arrangement in the middle of the call, which took place in the spring of 2023. The aide did not specify the nature of the offer, but the timing coincided with U.S. investigations into alleged Russian interference in the 2016 election.

The claim comes amid ongoing scrutiny of Trump’s post‑presidential activities and his relationships with foreign officials. U.S. officials have denied any direct contact with the Kremlin regarding policy matters, and no evidence has yet been released to substantiate Ushakov’s statement. Russian authorities have not confirmed the details of the conversation, and the Kremlin has declined to comment on the alleged offer.

If the claim proves accurate, it would add a new dimension to the debate over Trump’s ties to Russia and could prompt further inquiries by U.S. intelligence and congressional committees. For now, the allegation remains unverified and is being monitored by both Russian and American media outlets.