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Trump Says Russia and Ukraine to 'Immediately' Begin Ceasefire Talks After Two-Hour Call With Putin

On Monday, President Donald Trump engaged in a two-hour phone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss advancing efforts to end the conflict in Ukraine.
The call followed months of conflict after Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, with Trump expressing frustration toward both Putin and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy while seeking a peaceful resolution.
Trump announced on Truth Social that Russia and Ukraine would immediately begin ceasefire negotiations and indicated that conditions would be decided by both parties directly.
He stated, "I believe it went very well" and noted Russia's interest in large-scale trade with the United States once the "catastrophic bloodbath" ends.
The talks represent a serious test of Trump's reputation as a dealmaker and leave open the possibility that long-term sanctions on Russia could be partially lifted if peace is achieved.

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