Oval office vs music school: Trump, Putin hold starkly different talks on Ukraine war

Trump dialed in from the Oval Office. Putin answered from a music school. Their two-hour call on May 19 revealed a striking contrast—Trump pushing hard to end the Ukraine war, calling it a ‘bloodbath,’ while Putin, in a softer tone, hinted at renewed peace talks. He thanked Trump, blamed Kyiv, and confirmed stalled Istanbul talks have resumed. Two leaders, two settings, and possibly, two very different agendas.