President Donald Trump spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin yesterday, signaling a first step toward negotiations to end the war in Ukraine. It was the first conversation between the leaders of both countries since early 2022, and the pair reportedly agreed to visit each other's country to meet in person in the future.
The conversation came as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth laid out a first look at the administration's goals in ending the conflict, describing Ukraine's desire to recover territory lost since 2014—including the strategic Crimean Peninsula—as unrealistic and calling on Ukraine to end its bid to join NATO. Trump reportedly spoke to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy shortly after the call with Putin.
In related news, former House Rep. Tulsi Gabbard was confirmed as director of national intelligence in a 52-48 vote, while health secretary nominee Robert F. Kennedy Jr. advanced to a final floor vote, likely to be held today. They were considered two of the most at-risk Trump nominees.
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