Former U.S. President Donald Trump received birthday calls from both Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The conversations occurred as Trump prepares to attend the G7 summit in France, where the war in Ukraine is expected to be a key topic. Putin reportedly spent nearly an hour speaking with Trump, emphasizing the importance of ending hostilities and offering to influence European allies and Kyiv towards this goal. He also criticized Ukrainian attacks on Russian territory and suggested a swift end to the conflict could improve U.S.-Russia relations. Zelenskyy described his call with Trump as “wonderful” and expressed gratitude for continued U.S. support for Ukraine, stating they discussed what is needed to achieve peace. While the White House has not confirmed the details of Trump’s conversation with Putin, both leaders indicated further discussions are planned at the G7 summit.