Donald Trump discussed ending aggression against Ukraine with putin over the phone — The Washington Post

President-elect Donald Trump held a phone call with putin to discuss ending russia’s aggression against Ukraine, according to The Washington Post, citing anonymous sources close to Trump.

During the call, which Trump made on Thursday from his Florida resort, he advised putin to halt further escalation of the war in Ukraine and reminded him of Washington’s substantial military presence in Europe.

According to several insiders, the conversation focused on the goal of achieving peace in Europe. Trump expressed interest in continuing discussions to pursue a "swift resolution to the war in Ukraine".

People familiar with the matter noted that Trump privately signaled support for a potential deal in which russia would retain control over some of the territories it has seized in Ukraine.