(VOVWORLD) - There is a very good chance the conflict between Russia and Ukraine can end after Washington had productive discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday, US President Donald Trump said in a Truth Social post on Friday.
 US President Donald Trump speaks at a White House press briefing (Photo: Xinhua/VNA) |
White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt told reporters US envoy Steve Witkoff had spoken with President Putin on Thursday.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Putin supports the position of Trump on a settlement of the conflict in Ukraine, but has concerns over remaining unresolved issues. Peskov also said Russia and the US would work out the timing of a phone call between their presidents once Witkoff had briefed President Trump.
EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas has pitched an ambitious plan to mobilise up to 40 billion euros (43 billion USD) in fresh military support for Ukraine.
The plan seeks to fulfill Ukraine's priority needs to fight in the conflict with Russia, with special emphasis on artillery ammunition, air defence systems, missiles, drones and fighter jets. Non-lethal provisions, such as training and equipment for Ukrainian brigades, will also be taken into account to ensure the participation of neutral member states. EU leaders are set to discuss the proposal at next week's summit.