Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he held two phone conversations with U.S. President Donald Trump this week, one on 5 August and a follow-up call on 6 August. Zelensky said the leaders discussed existing and potential sanctions on Russia, continued U.S. military support for Kyiv and the broader security situation created by Russia’s invasion. The second call came shortly after U.S. businessman Steve Witkoff met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, according to people familiar with the matter. Zelensky said the discussion with Trump also touched on Witkoff’s visit. Diplomatic sources added that the NATO secretary-general and the German chancellor joined parts of the conversation with European leaders, though they did not disclose details. Following the talks, Zelensky told reporters that Russia now "looks more inclined to a ceasefire," crediting sustained international pressure but warning that Moscow must not be allowed to “fool us and the United States with details.” He reiterated that the war must reach a “just end” and announced that security advisers from Ukraine and allied nations plan to meet in the near future to coordinate next steps.