Describing the call with Trump as “frank and meaningful”, Putin said that Russia was in favour of a “peaceful settlement”.
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday said that Moscow is ready to work toward ending fighting in Ukraine. This came after Putin held a two-hour long phone call with the United States President Donald Trump. He said that Russia and Ukraine would need to look for compromises to suit all parties.
Describing the call with Trump as “frank and meaningful”, Putin said that Russia was in favour of a “peaceful settlement”.
President Donald Trump announced on Monday that Russia and Ukraine will “immediately” begin ceasefire negotiations following what he described as an “excellent” phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The conversation reportedly lasted more than two hours.
Trump Engages Zelenskyy, European Leaders Amid Frustration Over Ongoing Conflict
Trump also held discussions with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and several European leaders in a bid to make headway toward a ceasefire.
“The conditions for that will be negotiated between the two parties, as it can only be, because they know details of a negotiation that nobody else would be aware of,” Trump said in a social media post.
Describing the call as “excellent,” Trump added, “If it wasn’t, I would say so now, rather than later.” The talks followed statements from the White House indicating that the president has become “frustrated” with both sides over the protracted war in Ukraine.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said Monday that Trump has grown “weary and frustrated” with both sides of the conflict. “He has made it clear to both sides that he wants to see a peaceful resolution and ceasefire as soon as possible,” she stated.
Reportedly, Trump is relying heavily on his assertive persona and past rapport with Putin, hoping that his influence will help break the deadlock and move the parties closer to a temporary halt in the fighting.
(With inputs from the Associated Press)
