Trump intends to hold a phone call with Putin, according to CNN.

The newly elected President of the United States, Donald Trump, has instructed his aides to arrange a phone call with the illegitimate president of Russia, Vladimir Putin, in the days following his inauguration on January 20.

CNN reports this, citing informed sources.

During the conversation, the Republican aims to discuss a personal meeting with Putin in the coming months in an effort to end the war in Ukraine.

Officials from the president-elect's national security team began working on the phone call with Putin several weeks ago, but it is still unclear whether a date for the conversation has been set. This planned call with the Russian dictator marks a departure from Joe Biden's approach, who has not spoken with the Russian president for almost three years, according to CNN.

Trump believes that direct engagement with Putin is essential for finding a solution to end the war.

At this point, it remains unclear how much Trump intends to continue the Biden administration's strategy regarding the supply of weapons or intelligence to Ukraine, the article states.

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