Trump and Putin Discuss Ukraine Amid Prisoner Swap

President Donald Trump announced a significant diplomatic effort with Russian President Vladimir Putin to initiate negotiations aimed at ending the ongoing war in Ukraine. The leaders agreed to start discussions immediately, with a plan to inform Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of their conversation, indicating a potential exclusion of Ukraine from the core negotiations. The talks reportedly covered various topics including the Middle East, energy, artificial intelligence, and the power of the US dollar. Trump's approach marks a shift from previous US policies, moving towards a bilateral negotiation with Russia, while emphasizing the need to stop 'millions of deaths.' The move comes amidst a recent US-Russia prisoner swap and reflects Trump's intent to foster a cooperative relationship with Putin, despite international concerns over Russia's actions in Ukraine. Both leaders expressed willingness to visit each other's countries to further their diplomatic efforts.