According to the secretary general of the alliance, the conversations between the two leaders create the impression that negotiations on the Ukrainian issue have begun. “It is clear that it gives that impression. It was a good phone call,” he said.

Rutte also said that he fully supports these negotiations, the local newspaper Le Soir noted. He further expressed that it is necessary to ensure Ukraine’s participation in this process and the solidity of possible agreements.

The telephone conversation between the leaders of the Russian Federation and the United States took place the day before and lasted an hour and a half.

The resolution of the situation in Ukraine was one of the main topics of discussion, with Putin citing the need to address the root causes of the conflict and agreeing with Trump that a long-term solution could be achieved through peace talks.

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