It's truly uplifting. Here are four key takeaways from the conversation between Trump and Putin.

They finally had a talk

Trump held a personal phone conversation with Putin. Let's break down all the details that are known:

1. Did we hear any positive statements from the Russian side? Given that Russians typically claim victory in any circumstance, it’s noteworthy that Peskov declined to comment, stating that "the fact of the conversation was" and this is certainly a positive sign.

2. Before and after the call, the Trump administration and the 47th president himself maintained their statements, insisting that it is Russia that is unprepared for negotiations and that Putin is losing his country and economy.

3. Yes, Trump continues to refer to Putin as "his old acquaintance." However, he also mentions Xi and previously spoke of "rocket man" Kim. This is merely a conventional assurance along the lines of "I know what to do with him."

4. It’s quite interesting that in light of the conversation, Trump began to speak more clearly about security guarantees for Ukraine, at least regarding the price (amount, conditions, and rare earth metals). Therefore, it’s clear to him that this topic is crucial, and without it, there will be no agreements.