Trump Expresses Disappointment After July 3 Telephone Call With Putin, Sees No Sign of Russia Ending Ukraine War

President Donald Trump expressed disappointment following a telephone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin on July 3, 2025. Trump stated that there was no evidence from the call indicating that Putin intends to end Russia's war against Ukraine. This sentiment was reiterated in multiple statements over the following days, emphasizing Trump's view that the conflict in Ukraine is unlikely to be resolved imminently based on his discussion with Putin.