Spoke with Trump for 85 minutes, Putin says "Russian forces are advancing on all fronts," previously threatened to seize more Ukrainian territory to establish a security zone.

The Russia-Ukraine conflict is advancing simultaneously on diplomatic and military fronts, with the prospects for a ceasefire still shrouded in uncertainty. According to Xinhua News Agency, Russian presidential aide Ushakov reported on the 5th that Putin and Trump had a telephone conversation lasting about 85 minutes on the 4th, during which Putin briefed Trump on the battlefield situation of the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Putin said, "The Russian military is launching an offensive across the entire front." Putin reiterated that he "prefers to resolve the Ukraine issue through political and diplomatic means" but emphasized that Russia’s principled position must be considered. Trump, meanwhile, reiterated his intention to push for an early cessation of military actions, and his envoy Volker and son-in-law Kushner will continue mediation efforts and visit Moscow when appropriate. Meanwhile, according to CCTV News, Ukrainian President Zelensky stated on social media on the 4th that he also spoke with Trump that day. The two sides exchanged views in depth on the frontline situation, diplomatic progress, and prospects for a ceasefire, and "agreed to hold a face-to-face meeting during the NATO summit in Ankara." As intensive diplomatic contacts unfold, the struggle between Russia and Ukraine on the battlefield shows no sign of easing, and there has been no substantial breakthrough in ceasefire negotiations. Putin Inspects the Front Lines, Threatens to Expand Occupation According to CCTV News, the day before the Putin-Trump call, on July 3rd Putin made a rare visit to a frontline post wearing camouflage. He praised the progress on the battlefield and "threatened to seize more Ukrainian territory beyond the Donbas region as a ‘security zone’". Putin announced at the meeting that the Russian military had recently gained complete control of the Luhansk region. During his inspection, Putin issued a clear threat: "The more Ukraine attacks Russia's civilian infrastructure, the more land I will seize in the Kharkiv and Sumy regions as 'security zones'." He also condemned Ukraine’s so-called "false achievements" and mocked Zelensky as an "actor". According to The New York Times analysis cited in reports, this rare public appearance signals Putin has opted to "double down" in response to Ukraine's expanded offensive, aiming to project a tough stance to the Russian public. Risk Warning and Disclaimer The market involves risks, and investments should be made cautiously. This article does not constitute personal investment advice and does not take into account the specific investment goals, financial situation, or needs of individual users. Users should consider whether any opinions, views, or conclusions in this article fit their particular situations. Any decisions made based on this article are at your own risk.