Putin and Trump did a prisoner exchange so that was likely what they spoke about.
Eyes are on Ukraine for some kind of resolution to the war. The wheels look to be in motion for that but the parameters of the discussions are tough to gather.
In other geopolitical news, Tulsi Gabbard has been confirmed as Director of National Intelligence.
Update: Trump himself is now out with the details.
I just had a lengthy and highly productive phone call with President
Vladimir Putin of Russia. We discussed Ukraine, the Middle East, Energy,
Artificial Intelligence, the power of the Dollar, and various other
subjects. We both reflected on the Great History of our Nations, and the
fact that we fought so successfully together in World War II,
remembering, that Russia lost tens of millions of people, and we,
likewise, lost so many! We each talked about the strengths of our
respective Nations, and the great benefit that we will someday have in
working together. But first, as we both agreed, we want to stop the
millions of deaths taking place in the War with Russia/Ukraine.
President Putin even used my very strong Campaign motto of, “COMMON
SENSE.” We both believe very strongly in it. We agreed to work together,
very closely, including visiting each other’s Nations. We have also
agreed to have our respective teams start negotiations immediately, and
we will begin by calling President Zelenskyy, of Ukraine, to inform him
of the conversation, something which I will be doing right now. I have
asked Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Director of the CIA John
Ratcliffe, National Security Advisor Michael Waltz, and Ambassador and
Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, to lead the negotiations which, I feel
strongly, will be successful. Millions of people have died in a War that
would not have happened if I were President, but it did happen, so it
must end. No more lives should be lost! I want to thank President Putin
for his time and effort with respect to this call, and for the release,
yesterday, of Marc Fogel, a wonderful man that I personally greeted last
night at the White House. I believe this effort will lead to a
successful conclusion, hopefully soon!
