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Putin and Zelenskyy each speak with Trump by phone as drone strikes kill 2 in Russia and U.K. detains tanker

U.S. President Donald Trump held separate phone calls with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday, amid escalating drone strikes in Russia and a U.K. detention of a tanker. Discussions reportedly included Ukraine’s war, Iran negotiations, and potential peace efforts. Two deaths in Russia were reported from drone attacks, while the U.K. confirmed the seizure of a vessel. Trump’s negotiators are set to visit Moscow following the calls.

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New reports confirm Trump’s negotiators will travel to Moscow after his birthday call with Putin, while the U.K.’s tanker detention and drone strike casualties in Russia are newly verified.

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  1. Trump speaks with Putin and Zelenskyy as drone strikes hit Russia; UK seizes tanker

    U.S. President Donald Trump held separate phone calls with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday, amid escalating drone strikes in Russia and a U.K. detention of a tanker. Discussions reportedly included Ukraine’s war, Iran negotiations, and potential peace efforts. Two deaths in Russia were reported from drone attacks, while the U.K. confirmed the seizure of a vessel. Trump’s negotiators are set to visit Moscow following the calls.

    What's confirmed:

    • U.S. President Donald Trump spoke separately by phone with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday, June 14, 2026, marking his 80th birthday.
    • Drone strikes in Russia resulted in at least two deaths, according to multiple sources.
    • The United Kingdom detained an oil tanker, though details on its origin or cargo remain limited.
    • Trump’s call with Putin lasted nearly an hour, per Russian presidential aide Yuri [last name redacted].
    • Discussions included the Ukraine war, Iran negotiations, and potential peace talks, with Trump stating a U.S.-Iran agreement was close.
    • Trump’s negotiators are scheduled to visit Moscow following the phone call with Putin.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Trump reportedly told Putin he is prepared to help end the war in Ukraine.
    • Trump criticized recent strikes on civilian targets in Russia as complicating a settlement.
    • The phone calls took place ahead of this week’s G7 summit, though no official agenda details have been released.
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