Trump speaks with Putin on the phone in hopes of making ceasefire progress
- On Monday, President Trump held separate calls with Russian President Putin and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy to push for a ceasefire in the ongoing war in Ukraine.
- The calls followed stalled peace talks and Putin's recent rejection of Zelenskyy's offer to meet in Turkey, amid continued fighting since Russia's 2022 invasion.
- Trump, who expressed confidence in ending the conflict quickly, focused on stopping the bloodbath and pressed Putin on seriousness about peace, while Vice President Vance noted an impasse and possible U.S. withdrawal.
- Both parties consented to a mutual swap of 1,000 prisoners and to share comprehensive ceasefire plans, with negotiations planned to start without delay; however, the White House noted that numerous challenges still need to be addressed.
- These developments suggest cautious progress toward negotiations, but unresolved issues and U.S. warnings about sanctions keep the conflict's resolution uncertain.
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Washington supports Moscow's position that a longer ceasefire between the two enemies can only be agreed upon at the negotiating table.
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