On his 80th birthday, former President Donald Trump held significant back-to-back phone calls with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. During these discussions, Trump expressed his willingness to assist in resolving the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, a sentiment echoed by Kremlin officials. Amid rising tensions marked by recent drone strikes in Russia, both leaders discussed various topics surrounding the war, including the anticipation of a potential visit by US envoys to Moscow. While Trump conveyed the vital importance of ending the conflict, the broader peace talks remain stalled.