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    Trump interrupts talks with European leaders to call Putin, says EU diplomat

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    Posted on August 18, 2025

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    Last updated: January 22, 2026

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    Quick Summary

    President Trump paused discussions with EU leaders to call Putin, as reported by an EU diplomat. The talks will continue after the call, with key leaders present.

    Table of Contents

    • Trump's Diplomatic Engagements
    • Details of the Call
    • Leaders Present in Washington
    • Reactions from EU Diplomats

    Trump Halts European Talks to Speak with Putin, EU Diplomat Reports

    Trump's Diplomatic Engagements

    WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. President Donald Trump has interrupted his talks in Washington with European leaders to call Russian President Vladimir Putin, an EU diplomat told Reuters on Monday.

    Details of the Call

    The talks are due to resume after the call, which Trump had initially said would take place after he consulted with European leaders, added the diplomat.

    Leaders Present in Washington

    Germany's Bild newspaper first reported the call.

    Reactions from EU Diplomats

    The leaders of Germany, Britain, France, Italy, Finland and the European Union are accompanying Ukrainian President Volodymr Zelenskiy on his Washington trip, as well as the secretary-general of NATO.

    (Reporting by Andreas Rinke, Writing by Thomas Escritt and Miranda Murray)

    Key Takeaways

    • •Trump interrupted talks with EU leaders to call Putin.
    • •The call was reported by an EU diplomat to Reuters.
    • •Talks are set to resume after Trump's call with Putin.
    • •EU leaders and NATO's secretary-general were present.
    • •The call was initially reported by Germany's Bild newspaper.

    Frequently Asked Questions about Trump interrupts talks with European leaders to call Putin, says EU diplomat

    1What did Trump do during talks with European leaders?

    Trump interrupted his discussions in Washington to call Russian President Vladimir Putin, according to an EU diplomat.

    2Who accompanied Ukrainian President Zelenskiy in Washington?

    The leaders of Germany, Britain, France, Italy, Finland, and the European Union, along with the NATO secretary-general, accompanied Ukrainian President Volodymr Zelenskiy.

    3Which newspaper first reported Trump's call to Putin?

    Germany's Bild newspaper was the first to report on the call between Trump and Putin.

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