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Meanwhile, President Vladimir Putin and Trump engaged in a recent phone call that hinted at a possible diplomatic avenue, with Putin offering to assist in de-escalating the Israel-Iran conflict—a gesture that has raised eyebrows given the ongoing invasion of Ukraine. Putin's publicly expressed appreciation for Trump’s willingness to help with peace efforts, while Russia’s relentless missile strikes across Ukraine underscore the ongoing volatility and the difficulty of achieving a diplomatic breakthrough.