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A phone call between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin reportedly set off a chain reaction that stunned diplomats, unsettled military planners, and sent global markets into sharp swings. According to officials familiar with the discussion, the conversation lasted nearly an hour and focused heavily on the worsening situation in the Middle East. During the call, Putin is said to have presented a proposal aimed at preventing the conflict from spiraling further while opening a path toward negotiations. Within hours, White House advisers began circulating a new directive that signaled a possible shift in strategy. Certain military actions would be paused while officials explored diplomatic channels.
