Tuesday Briefing: A Trump-Putin Phone Call

The Trump-Putin phone call lasted two hours, with Putin expressing a willingness to negotiate peace but emphasizing the need for extensive concessions from both sides. In contrast, Trump optimistically described the call as successful, pushing for immediate negotiations on a ceasefire and end to the conflict, while also discussing potential talks with Ukraine's leader and European leaders. However, Vice President JD Vance expressed skepticism about Putin's ability to devise a clear strategy for ending the war, signaling internal concerns within the Trump administration regarding the conflict's resolution.