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5 min readPresident Donald Trump spoke by phone with Russian President Vladimir Putin for roughly 90 minutes on Sunday, in a conversation the Kremlin said was heavily focused on the war in Ukraine. According to Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov, Putin accused Kyiv and its European allies of seeking to prolong the conflict through attacks on Russia’s interior. Putin also informed Trump about what he described as the “real situation on the battlefield,” claiming Russian forces are advancing rapidly. That claim runs counter to independent analysts, who say the Kremlin’s forces are making only incremental gains and at heavy cost. Trump also spoke over the holiday weekend with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The calls come as the war enters a critical phase, with both sides positioning for potential negotiations or escalation.
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- 1 (00:33) **Putin-Trump Call and Ukraine War Update** - Putin and Trump spoke for about 90 minutes, with Putin accusing Ukraine and Europe of prolonging the conflict and claiming Russian forces are advancing rapidly, a claim countered by independent analysts.
- 2 (01:19) **Preliminary Hearing for Charlie Kirk Shooting Suspect** - The preliminary hearing begins Monday for the man accused of fatally shooting conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
- 3 (02:21) **Colorado Wildfire Update: Aspen Acres Fire** - Firefighting continues in Colorado as the Aspen Acres fire burns tens of thousands of acres and spreads in several directions.
- 4 (03:17) **Superworms Used to Clean Animal Skeletons** - Researchers have discovered a new method for cleaning animal skeletons using superworms, large beetle larvae.
- 5 (04:23) **Michigan Senate Race Update** - State Senator Mallory McMurro is ending her campaign for the Democratic nomination in the upcoming U.S. Senate race.
- 6 Standout Quotes
- 7 (03:00) "Pray for the firefighters and joyful at what I'm looking at right now." - Colorado resident Eric Clark, on seeing his house was still standing.
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