The media reported on Trump's desire to establish closer ties with Putin

The head of the US White House, Donald Trump, wants to establish closer ties with Russian President Vladimir Putin. This was reported on May 22 by the Atlantic magazine, citing American officials.

According to the magazine, the American leader still wants to establish closer ties with Putin, and the White House is likely to consider the possibility of a meeting between the presidents of Russia and the United States again soon. — Ed.)

Upon his return to the White House, Trump reportedly instructed his advisers to schedule a meeting with the Russian leader.

The Atlantic notes that a possible meeting between the leaders of Russia and the United States is likely not to include negotiations on the cessation of hostilities in Ukraine on the agenda.

Peaceful gravity: Russia is ready to work with Ukraine on a future treaty

What else did Putin and Trump talk about on the phone for more than two hours 

Putin and Trump had a two-hour telephone conversation on May 19. During the conversation, the presidents of Russia and the United States discussed, among other things, the settlement of the conflict in Ukraine. The Russian president called the conversation informative, frank and useful.

After that, on May 22, the German newspaper Bild reported that Trump, following a telephone conversation with Putin, no longer wants to insist on a cease-fire in Ukraine. It is clarified that Washington is now satisfied with Moscow's willingness to start negotiations with Kiev.