President Zelensky also called Trump to wish him a happy birthday.
Zelensky: “I have just had a great conversation with POTUS. I congratulated President Trump on his birthday, and we have had quite a detailed discussion about many key things – peace, surely, was among them. I wished President Trump every success, above all in his work to end Russia’s war against Ukraine. I also thanked him for all the support America has been providing to Ukraine, and it does matter that we remember with gratitude every step of that support – from Javelins to Patriots.
We discussed things that could help bring about peace now, and I informed the President about the latest developments on the battlefield and how our position has strengthened. We agreed that we will discuss more during our meeting at the G7 Summit.”
NEW: Trump had a nearly hour-long phone call with Vladimir Putin today. The Russian dictator wished Trump a happy birthday, and the two leaders reportedly discussed Ukraine, NATO, Iran, and U.S.-Russia relations.
The Kremlin also published Putin’s birthday message to Trump:
“Dear Donald,
I wholeheartedly congratulate you, such a bright and extraordinary person and politician, on your 80th birthday!
I highly value the mutual understanding that has developed between us, which allows us to discuss openly and candidly any issues, even the most difficult ones, on the bilateral and international agenda.
I am confident that, through our joint efforts, we could truly bring U.S.-Russian relations to a new level and do much to ensure security and stability on the world stage.
I sincerely wish you good health, happiness, well-being, and success. Please convey my best wishes to Melania and all members of your family.
Vladimir Putin”