The former US president aims to initiate dialogue on a ceasefire while criticisms continue regarding Russia's actions in Ukraine.
Trump Plans Call with Putin to Address Ukraine Conflict and Ceasefire
Trump Plans Call with Putin to Address Ukraine Conflict and Ceasefire
Trump announces intention to speak with Putin to negotiate an end to the Ukrainian war.
Donald Trump has scheduled a call with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday, aiming to address the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and discuss measures to "stop the bloodbath." The conversation, which Trump disclosed via Truth Social, is set for 10:00 EDT (14:00 GMT) and will also include discussions with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and leaders from several NATO countries.
Putin reiterated his stance on Sunday, emphasizing that any peace agreements with Ukraine must rectify the underlying causes of the crisis and ensure Russia's security. Recent in-person negotiations between the two nations saw no substantial progress, despite a prisoner swap agreement being reached. Trump, during this week’s push for peace, expressed that meaningful dialogue between him and Putin could pave the way for significant breakthroughs.
The Kremlin confirmed arrangements for the Trump-Putin discussion, marking a continuation of their previous deliberations on this pivotal issue. Trump expressed hope on Truth Social for a productive outcome, indicating a desire for a ceasefire and a resolution to what he labeled a senseless war. European leaders echo this call for a temporary halt in fighting.
Though Moscow has been slow to respond to Trump's peace initiatives, the Russian government acknowledged the American efforts in a recent communication between Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. The recent discussions in Istanbul were notable, as they marked the first direct dialogue between Ukrainian and Russian representatives in over three years, though significant gaps remain in their positions.
Following these talks, Ukraine’s government presented its demands for an unconditional ceasefire. However, they accused Russia of presenting unreasonable demands, including the withdrawal of Ukrainian troops from occupied territories in exchange for a ceasefire. Amid the talks, violence escalated, with a Russian drone attack in the Sumy region resulting in civilian casualties, intensifying calls from Zelensky for tougher sanctions against Russia. The Ukrainian military has also reported a series of drone strikes, underscoring the ongoing turmoil of the conflict as the world watches closely for any developments in the proposed ceasefire talks.
Putin reiterated his stance on Sunday, emphasizing that any peace agreements with Ukraine must rectify the underlying causes of the crisis and ensure Russia's security. Recent in-person negotiations between the two nations saw no substantial progress, despite a prisoner swap agreement being reached. Trump, during this week’s push for peace, expressed that meaningful dialogue between him and Putin could pave the way for significant breakthroughs.
The Kremlin confirmed arrangements for the Trump-Putin discussion, marking a continuation of their previous deliberations on this pivotal issue. Trump expressed hope on Truth Social for a productive outcome, indicating a desire for a ceasefire and a resolution to what he labeled a senseless war. European leaders echo this call for a temporary halt in fighting.
Though Moscow has been slow to respond to Trump's peace initiatives, the Russian government acknowledged the American efforts in a recent communication between Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. The recent discussions in Istanbul were notable, as they marked the first direct dialogue between Ukrainian and Russian representatives in over three years, though significant gaps remain in their positions.
Following these talks, Ukraine’s government presented its demands for an unconditional ceasefire. However, they accused Russia of presenting unreasonable demands, including the withdrawal of Ukrainian troops from occupied territories in exchange for a ceasefire. Amid the talks, violence escalated, with a Russian drone attack in the Sumy region resulting in civilian casualties, intensifying calls from Zelensky for tougher sanctions against Russia. The Ukrainian military has also reported a series of drone strikes, underscoring the ongoing turmoil of the conflict as the world watches closely for any developments in the proposed ceasefire talks.
