Trump's phone call with Putin was thwarted, and Zelensky urgently requested dialogue: The situation in Ukraine is in turmoil again!
2025-07-04 14:53:54
As the world focuses on the situation in Ukraine, a phone call between US President Trump and Russian President Putin has attracted widespread attention. However, this much-anticipated conversation ended in disappointment, with Trump bluntly saying that Putin seemed to have no intention of stopping military operations against Ukraine. At the same time, Ukrainian President Zelensky is eager to resolve the dispute over the suspension of US arms shipments through a call with Trump. The cloud of conflict is still looming, and the international community's desire for peace is intertwined with the complexity of reality. Where is Ukraine heading in the future? This article will deeply analyze the details of this diplomatic game and reveal the deep reasons behind it.
According to Refinitiv, on Thursday (July 3rd) local time, Trump, who had just returned to Washington after a trip to Iowa, could not hide his disappointment when facing reporters. He revealed that during the nearly one-hour call with Putin on Thursday, the two sides failed to make any substantive progress on ending the Ukrainian war. Trump said frankly: "I am very disappointed with the conversation with President Putin. I don't think he intends to stop, which is too bad." He pointed out that Putin lacked the willingness to stop military operations, which raised more questions about whether the United States and Russia can ease the situation through diplomatic means.
The call was originally seen as an important step for the United States to promote peace talks, but the result was disappointing. According to Kremlin aide Ushakov, the conversation between Trump and Putin did not touch on the sensitive issue of the United States' recent suspension of arms shipments to Ukraine. This decision undoubtedly put pressure on the Ukrainian side and added new uncertainties to US-Russia relations. After the call, Trump told reporters bluntly: "I have made no progress with him at all." This statement not only reflects the frustration of diplomatic efforts, but also makes the outside world pay more attention to the US position on the Ukraine issue.
In stark contrast to Trump's disappointment is the eagerness of Ukrainian President Zelensky. On the same day that Trump spoke with Putin, Zelensky told the media in Denmark that he hoped to have a call with Trump on Friday to focus on the issue of the US suspension of some arms deliveries. This decision was first disclosed this week, sparking widespread concern in Ukraine and abroad. Zelensky obviously hopes to understand the true intentions of the United States through direct dialogue and promote the resumption of arms aid.
For Ukraine, US military support is an important guarantee for its confrontation with Russia. However, when leaving Washington for Iowa, Trump told reporters that although the arms shipments have not been completely suspended, the excessive supply of arms to Ukraine by former President Biden may have weakened the US's own defense capabilities. This statement not only hints at the differences in the US domestic policy on aid to Ukraine, but also makes Zelensky's situation more complicated. He must win more support in the dialogue with Trump, while dealing with the anxiety of the domestic people about the prospect of war.
From the Russian side's perspective, the crux of the Ukrainian conflict lies in NATO's eastward expansion and the West's continued support for Ukraine. Putin's assistant Ushakov reiterated in summarizing the call that Putin has always believed that Russia will only consider stopping military operations if the "root causes" of the conflict are resolved. This position is diametrically opposed to the views of Western countries and makes the prospects for peace talks even slimmer.
Ushakov further stated that Russia is willing to continue to maintain dialogue with the United States, but real peace talks must be conducted directly between Moscow and Kiev. This statement means that Russia does not rely entirely on communication with the United States to resolve the conflict, but will focus on direct negotiations with Ukraine. However, given the huge differences between Russia and Ukraine on core issues, the possibility of such direct dialogue is currently slim.
The United States has been trying to promote an end to the war in Ukraine through diplomatic means, but this effort has clearly run into trouble. Trump faces dual pressures from home and abroad: on the one hand, the international community calls on him to increase pressure on Putin to urge him to take peace talks seriously; on the other hand, domestic doubts about continued aid to Ukraine are growing. Trump's statement at the press conference that "the United States' defense capabilities may be weakened" reflects the concerns of some Americans about the policy of aid to Ukraine.
At the same time, Ukraine reacted strongly to the US decision to suspend arms shipments, which not only affected the battlefield situation in Ukraine, but also cast a shadow on US-Ukraine relations. Zelensky's urgent request for talks is precisely to stabilize US support at this critical moment. However, whether Trump will make a clear commitment during the call remains an unknown.
The setback in Trump's phone call with Putin and Zelensky's eagerness to talk with Trump reflect the complexity and urgency of the situation in Ukraine. Putin's tough attitude, the US policy adjustment, and the battlefield pressure in Ukraine together constitute the tense situation of the current diplomatic game. Although the international community's desire for peace has never subsided, the "root cause" of the conflict has not been resolved, and the dawn of peace is still far away.
In the next few days, the call between Trump and Zelensky will become the focus of attention. This conversation is not only about the direction of US-Ukraine relations, but may also bring new variables to the situation in Ukraine. In this geopolitical struggle, every call and every statement may become a key link in changing the situation. The future of Ukraine, and even the global geopolitical landscape, may be at a new crossroads.
Analysis of the impact on gold prices:
The ongoing stalemate in the Ukrainian conflict, especially Putin's tough stance and the US decision to suspend some arms deliveries, has increased geopolitical uncertainty. Gold, as a safe-haven asset, is usually favored by investors during times of international turmoil. This tense atmosphere could push up gold prices as investors may turn their funds to gold to hedge risks.
In the short term, the outcome of the call between Trump and Zelensky will be key. If the call fails to ease tensions or restore arms aid, market risk aversion may intensify and gold prices may rise in the short term. In the long term, if the conflict continues without a solution, the safe-haven demand for gold may remain strong, but attention should be paid to the combined impact of global economic data and the Federal Reserve's monetary policy on gold prices.
At 14:52 Beijing time, spot gold was trading at $3342.25 per ounce.
Trump's disappointment: Call with Putin fell short of expectations
According to Refinitiv, on Thursday (July 3rd) local time, Trump, who had just returned to Washington after a trip to Iowa, could not hide his disappointment when facing reporters. He revealed that during the nearly one-hour call with Putin on Thursday, the two sides failed to make any substantive progress on ending the Ukrainian war. Trump said frankly: "I am very disappointed with the conversation with President Putin. I don't think he intends to stop, which is too bad." He pointed out that Putin lacked the willingness to stop military operations, which raised more questions about whether the United States and Russia can ease the situation through diplomatic means.
The call was originally seen as an important step for the United States to promote peace talks, but the result was disappointing. According to Kremlin aide Ushakov, the conversation between Trump and Putin did not touch on the sensitive issue of the United States' recent suspension of arms shipments to Ukraine. This decision undoubtedly put pressure on the Ukrainian side and added new uncertainties to US-Russia relations. After the call, Trump told reporters bluntly: "I have made no progress with him at all." This statement not only reflects the frustration of diplomatic efforts, but also makes the outside world pay more attention to the US position on the Ukraine issue.
Zelensky's expectation: Seeking urgent dialogue with Trump
In stark contrast to Trump's disappointment is the eagerness of Ukrainian President Zelensky. On the same day that Trump spoke with Putin, Zelensky told the media in Denmark that he hoped to have a call with Trump on Friday to focus on the issue of the US suspension of some arms deliveries. This decision was first disclosed this week, sparking widespread concern in Ukraine and abroad. Zelensky obviously hopes to understand the true intentions of the United States through direct dialogue and promote the resumption of arms aid.
For Ukraine, US military support is an important guarantee for its confrontation with Russia. However, when leaving Washington for Iowa, Trump told reporters that although the arms shipments have not been completely suspended, the excessive supply of arms to Ukraine by former President Biden may have weakened the US's own defense capabilities. This statement not only hints at the differences in the US domestic policy on aid to Ukraine, but also makes Zelensky's situation more complicated. He must win more support in the dialogue with Trump, while dealing with the anxiety of the domestic people about the prospect of war.
Putin's tough stance: The "root causes" of the conflict have not been resolved, and peace is a long way off
From the Russian side's perspective, the crux of the Ukrainian conflict lies in NATO's eastward expansion and the West's continued support for Ukraine. Putin's assistant Ushakov reiterated in summarizing the call that Putin has always believed that Russia will only consider stopping military operations if the "root causes" of the conflict are resolved. This position is diametrically opposed to the views of Western countries and makes the prospects for peace talks even slimmer.
Ushakov further stated that Russia is willing to continue to maintain dialogue with the United States, but real peace talks must be conducted directly between Moscow and Kiev. This statement means that Russia does not rely entirely on communication with the United States to resolve the conflict, but will focus on direct negotiations with Ukraine. However, given the huge differences between Russia and Ukraine on core issues, the possibility of such direct dialogue is currently slim.
Dilemma of diplomatic efforts: The United States faces internal and external pressures
The United States has been trying to promote an end to the war in Ukraine through diplomatic means, but this effort has clearly run into trouble. Trump faces dual pressures from home and abroad: on the one hand, the international community calls on him to increase pressure on Putin to urge him to take peace talks seriously; on the other hand, domestic doubts about continued aid to Ukraine are growing. Trump's statement at the press conference that "the United States' defense capabilities may be weakened" reflects the concerns of some Americans about the policy of aid to Ukraine.
At the same time, Ukraine reacted strongly to the US decision to suspend arms shipments, which not only affected the battlefield situation in Ukraine, but also cast a shadow on US-Ukraine relations. Zelensky's urgent request for talks is precisely to stabilize US support at this critical moment. However, whether Trump will make a clear commitment during the call remains an unknown.
Conclusion: Ukraine at a crossroads
The setback in Trump's phone call with Putin and Zelensky's eagerness to talk with Trump reflect the complexity and urgency of the situation in Ukraine. Putin's tough attitude, the US policy adjustment, and the battlefield pressure in Ukraine together constitute the tense situation of the current diplomatic game. Although the international community's desire for peace has never subsided, the "root cause" of the conflict has not been resolved, and the dawn of peace is still far away.
In the next few days, the call between Trump and Zelensky will become the focus of attention. This conversation is not only about the direction of US-Ukraine relations, but may also bring new variables to the situation in Ukraine. In this geopolitical struggle, every call and every statement may become a key link in changing the situation. The future of Ukraine, and even the global geopolitical landscape, may be at a new crossroads.
Analysis of the impact on gold prices:
The ongoing stalemate in the Ukrainian conflict, especially Putin's tough stance and the US decision to suspend some arms deliveries, has increased geopolitical uncertainty. Gold, as a safe-haven asset, is usually favored by investors during times of international turmoil. This tense atmosphere could push up gold prices as investors may turn their funds to gold to hedge risks.
In the short term, the outcome of the call between Trump and Zelensky will be key. If the call fails to ease tensions or restore arms aid, market risk aversion may intensify and gold prices may rise in the short term. In the long term, if the conflict continues without a solution, the safe-haven demand for gold may remain strong, but attention should be paid to the combined impact of global economic data and the Federal Reserve's monetary policy on gold prices.
At 14:52 Beijing time, spot gold was trading at $3342.25 per ounce.
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