End of War in Ukraine? Trump-Putin Agree on 30-Day Ceasefire, Peace Talks To Start in Middle East Soon | Highlights

Russian President Vladimir Putin told Trump that US and its allies must stop all the military and intelligence aid to Kyiv.

After talks with Putin, Trump posted on Truth Social saying, “My phone conversation today with President Putin of Russia was a very good and productive one. We agreed to an immediate ceasefire on all energy and infrastructure, with an understanding that we will be working quickly to have a complete ceasefire and, ultimately, an END to this very horrible War between Russia and Ukraine."

“This war would have never started if I were President! Many elements of a contract for peace were discussed, including the fact that thousands of soldiers are being killed, and both President Putin and President Zelenskyy would like to see it end. That process is now in full force and effect, and we will, hopefully, for the sake of Humanity, get the job done!”

Russian President Vladimir Putin during crucial talks with US counterpart Donald Trump on Tuesday agreed that Moscow will not attack energy facilities in Ukraine for next 30 days.

White House Statement on Donald Trump-Vladimir Putin Phone Call On Ukraine 

Today, President Trump and President Putin spoke about the need for peace and a ceasefire in the Ukraine war. Both leaders agreed this conflict needs to end with a lasting peace. They also stressed the need for improved bilateral relations between the United States and Russia. The blood and treasure that both Ukraine and Russia have been spending in this war would be better spent on the needs of their people.

This conflict should never have started and should have been ended long ago with sincere and good faith peace efforts. The leaders agreed that the movement to peace will begin with an energy and infrastructure ceasefire, as well as technical negotiations on implementation of a maritime ceasefire in the Black Sea, full ceasefire and permanent peace. These negotiations will begin immediately in the Middle East.

The leaders spoke broadly about the Middle East as a region of potential cooperation to prevent future conflicts. They further discussed the need to stop proliferation of strategic weapons and will engage with others to ensure the broadest possible application. The two leaders shared the view that Iran should never be in a position to destroy Israel.

The two leaders agreed that a future with an improved bilateral relationship between the United States and Russia has huge upside. This includes enormous economic deals and geopolitical stability when peace has been achieved.

Kremlin has informed that during the phone call, Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump continued their detailed and frank exchange of opinions on the situation around Ukraine.

Putin reacted constructively to Trump's idea of implementing an initiative on the safety of navigation in the Black Sea, Kremlin said.

Putin and Trump expressed mutual interest in normalising relations in light of their special responsibility for ensuring security in the world.

During the talks, Putin reaffirmed his fundamental commitment to a peaceful resolution of the conflict in Ukraine in talks with Trump.

The United States administration is expected to brief media on the high stakes phone call between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, which lasted for more than 2 hours.

After Trump-Putin talks, which lasted for more than 2 hours, Russian President's special envoy on international economic and investment cooperation, Kirill Dmitriev said that under the leadership of President Putin and President Trump, the world has become a much safer place today.

However, so far there is no official details regarding what the two leaders discussed during the phone call.

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha, during Raisina Dialogue in New Delhi, said that his country will not compromise on any territorial losses if at all any agreement is reached between Trump and Putin. Sybiha mentioned that Ukraine just wants a long lasting peace but won't approve Russian conditions.

India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, who was also part of the dialogue, appreciated Ukrainian counterpart's assessment of peace negotiations.

As Trump and Putin are discussing the Ukraine war, Volodymyr Zelenskyy is on an official visit to Kyiv's principal ally partner Finland.

Zelenskyy will hold meetings with President Alexander Stubb and First Lady Suzanne Innes-Stubb, Speaker Jussi Halla-aho and members of Parliament, Prime Minister Petteri Orpo, government officials, and representatives of defense companies.

Key areas of discussions will include defense support, investment in Ukrainian weapons production, and Ukraine's European integration, the Finnish expertise in developing a civil defense system and constructing shelters, strengthening sanctions against Russia, and coordinating efforts to bring the war to a just end.

Europe must be at the negotiating table, and everything related to Europe's security should be decided together with Europe, Zelenskyy said ahead of his key talks with Finland administration.

According to reports, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is fearing that Donald Trump may agree to re-drawing Ukraine's borders in case Putin places the proposal on the table.

US President Donald Trump, ahead of the talks with Putin on Monday, said that they may discuss dividing of the Ukraine's assets that have been annexed by Russia.

As talks between US President and Russian counterpart are underway, CEO of Russian Direct Investment Fund, Kirill Dmitriev has said that the Biden administration undermined US-Russia relations, which caused major problems for the world. 

Trump is open to dialogue and we expect to make some official announcements soon.

White House has said that the call between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, which is continuing for over an hour now, is still in progress and going very well.

According to White House, President Trump is trying to persuade his Russian counterpart to agree on the 30-day ceasefire deal, proposed by his administration.

Zelenskyy has already expressed his willingness to accept the 30-day ceasefire deal but was unsure about Putin, whether the latter would accept it.

The White House has informed that the highly anticipated talks between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin are currently underway to work out on a ceasefire deal and end the Russia-Ukraine war.