President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a phone call Tuesday to discuss the war in Ukraine and the latest diplomatic efforts aimed at reaching a settlement, according to the Kremlin. The conversation lasted approximately one hour and was described by Kremlin officials as constructive and confidential.

The call came after Trump's special envoys, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, traveled to Moscow and Kyiv over the weekend for meetings with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The visits were part of the administration's renewed effort to advance negotiations and find a path toward ending the conflict.

Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said Putin and Trump discussed the results of Witkoff and Kushner's visits, with both leaders reportedly viewing the discussions positively. Putin also provided Trump with his assessment of the situation on the battlefield and outlined what he believes the United States could do to help bring the conflict to an end.

According to Ushakov, Trump emphasized that he wants the war to end as soon as possible. Trump also said an end to the conflict could create an opportunity to restore broader relations between the United States and Russia, including expanded economic and trade ties.

Putin also told Trump that Russia has no hostile or aggressive plans toward Europe. Ushakov said the issue was raised amid what the Kremlin described as speculation over Russia's intentions toward European countries.

The Kremlin said the two presidents also discussed continuing prisoner exchanges between Russia and Ukraine. Ushakov did not provide additional details about the private conversation but said Trump and Putin agreed to remain in contact and speak again if necessary.

The phone call comes as the Trump administration attempts to restart negotiations after months of limited progress. Witkoff and Kushner's meetings with Putin in Moscow lasted several hours, with the Kremlin describing the discussions as useful and saying the American representatives presented ideas for a possible settlement.

No final agreement to end the war was announced following the latest diplomatic contacts, but the discussions mark another effort by the Trump administration to bring Moscow and Kyiv back toward negotiations.