Putin-Trump Phone Call and Demands for Donetsk
October 19, 2025
Vladimir Putin demanded from Donald Trump full control of Donetsk to end the war in Ukraine. This area is strategically important and is considered critical for Ukrainian defense. While Trump has expressed a desire for an agreement, he has not publicly commented on Putin's request. There have been proposals for land exchanges, but these seem to be rejected by Kyiv. The situation at the front remains stagnant, with no decisive progress from either side.