Internet reports that the phone call between U.S. President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin ended and lasted more than two hours. Putin issued a statement after the call ended, saying that the call lasted more than two hours and the content was very substantial and open. Putin said the call was very useful and constructive. Russia is in favor of a peaceful solution to the Ukraine crisis, but a more effective path to peace should be identified. Putin said the resumption of the Istanbul talks showed that overall progress was being made on the right path. Putin said that after reaching an agreement with Trump, Russia will make suggestions and be willing to draft a memorandum with Ukraine on a possible peace treaty in the future. This memorandum should contain a number of provisions, such as the principles for reaching peace, the timing of signing a peace treaty, and a ceasefire for a specific period of time after a number of agreements are reached. Putin said that the current problem is that both Russia and Ukraine should maximize their efforts for peace and find a compromise that satisfies all parties. Putin said Russia's position is clear, that is, the root causes of the crisis should be eliminated. (CCTV News)