During the hour-long conversation, Putin and Trump discussed the results of the visit by Trump's representatives Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, which took place over the weekend in Moscow and Kyiv, said Ushakov. “Donald Trump clearly expressed the opinion that it would be desirable to end the conflict as soon as possible, which would immediately open up impressive and large-scale prospects for the full restoration of relations between the US and Russia,” noted Putin's assistant. “This, in his opinion, would particularly affect trade and economic relations, which would bring enormous benefits to both countries. Donald Trump is interested in achieving this turnaround during his presidency,” summarized the assistant to the Russian dictator. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, commenting on Tuesday in a conversation with journalists about Witkoff and Kushner's visit to Kyiv, stated that Trump's envoys brought “a couple of good, worthy proposals,” but “whether there will be a result, I do not know yet.” Zelensky also told journalists that he hopes to meet with US President Donald Trump in the second half of September to discuss the issue of Ukraine's missile defense. Although the president did not specify the exact place and time of the possible meeting, Ukrainian media suggest that it may take place in New York during the UN General Assembly.
