Trump Talks with Putin, Zelenskyy Amid Ukraine Conflict Developments

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had phone conversations with U.S. President Donald Trump on the eve of G7 meetings. Trump emphasized the need to end hostilities in Ukraine and mentioned recent drone strikes as complicating factors for peace negotiations. Notably, Putin stated that attacks on Russian infrastructure would not alter Ukraine's battlefield position. Additionally, discussions included potential U.S. agreements with Iran, which Trump indicated could be finalized soon, influencing market dynamics related to energy prices.