Trump and Putin fail to make progress on ending Ukraine war; Kremlin reaffirms Russia's goals in conflict.

Russian President Vladimir Putin told US President Donald Trump during a phone call that Moscow will not give up its goals in Ukraine as any remaining hope for a cease-fire in the more than 40-month war crumbles.

While discussing the situation around Iran, Putin emphasised the need to resolve all issues by political and diplomatic means, said Yuri Ushakov, his foreign affairs adviser

Russian president did not speak to US counterpart about latter's halting of arms shipments to Ukraine.

Trump, who campaigned on ending the war between Russia and Ukraine, has become less involved in dealmaking between the two countries.

During the call, Putin told Trump that Russia will not “give up” on its aims in Ukraine.

Trump criticizes Biden for giving too many weapons to Ukraine, discusses ongoing conflict with Putin, and potential future talks.

President Donald Trump is getting praise from his most ardent supporters for withholding some weapons from Ukraine after they recently questioned his commitment to keeping the U.S. out of foreign conflicts.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin has told his US counterpart that Moscow will not "give up" on its aims in Ukraine while pledging it will also keep up a negotiating process on the conflict, the Kremlin said after a call between the leaders.