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Ukraine's Zelenskiy discussed war and diplomacy in call with Trump, adviser says

FILE PHOTO: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and U.S. President Donald Trump shake hands during their meeting at the sidelines of the 56th annual World Economic Forum (WEF), in Davos, Switzerland, January 22, 2026. Ukrainian Presidential Press Service/Handout via REUTERS
FILE PHOTO: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and U.S. President Donald Trump shake hands during their meeting at the sidelines of the 56th annual World Economic Forum (WEF), in Davos, Switzerland, January 22, 2026. Ukrainian Presidential Press Service/Handout via REUTERS Reuters

KYIV - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy discussed the war, diplomacy and peace negotiations in a call on Sunday with U.S. President Donald Trump, a presidential adviser said.

Zelenskiy also conveyed birthday greetings to Trump, who turned 80 on Sunday, in the call that lasted roughly 30 to 35 minutes, presidential communications adviser Dmytro Lytvyn said.

(Reporting by Daniel Flynn; editing by Barbara Lewis)

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This story was originally published June 14, 2026 at 8:09 AM.

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