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US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin have discussed a potential ceasefire in Ukraine, with Trump stating that Russia and Ukraine will “immediately” start negotiations. The two leaders held a two-hour phone call, during which they discussed the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
According to Trump, the tone and spirit of the conversation were “excellent.” He added that the negotiations between Ukraine and Russia would focus on a ceasefire and bringing an end to the war. Trump also suggested that the Vatican could host peace talks between Russia and Ukraine, citing the Pope’s interest in hosting the negotiations.
Putin, meanwhile, stated that Russia is prepared to discuss “compromises” on Ukraine, but did not provide further details. He also mentioned that Russia and Ukraine have resumed contacts after talks in Istanbul, which he believes is a positive development.
The phone call between Trump and Putin comes after Ukrainian and Russian delegations met in Istanbul on Friday, but failed to reach a breakthrough on a truce. The two countries did, however, agree to exchange 1,000 prisoners of war.
Trump has made ending the fighting in Ukraine a key foreign policy priority, but has faced criticism for his approach to the conflict. European leaders have expressed anxiety over the outcome of the call, with European Council President Antonio Costa emphasizing the need for an unconditional and immediate ceasefire.
The situation on the ground in Ukraine remains dire, with both sides reporting strikes and casualties. Moscow controls approximately 20% of Ukraine’s territory, including the southern Crimea peninsula, which it annexed in 2014.
Key Quotes:
- “Russia and Ukraine will immediately start negotiations toward a ceasefire and, more importantly, bring an end to the war.” – Donald Trump
- “The tone and spirit of the conversation were excellent.” – Donald Trump
- “If it wasn’t, I would say so now, rather than later.” – Donald Trump
- “We’re on the right track.” – Vladimir Putin
- “Russia will offer and is ready to work with Ukraine on a memorandum on a possible future peace agreement.” – Vladimir Putin