Trump opens up on phone call with Putin
US President Donald Trump has described his phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin as “good” and “productive,” while confirming both men said an immediate energy infrastructure ceasefire should take place.
Both Trump and Putin agreed to “[work] quickly to have a complete ceasefire and, ultimately, an end” to hostilities, the US leader said in a post on Truth Social.
“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,” Trump added.
He concluded by claiming that the peace process “is now in full force and effect,” and that it “will, hopefully, for the sake of humanity, get the job done.”
The Kremlin earlier confirmed that Putin supported Trump’s proposal for Russia and Ukraine to halt strikes on energy infrastructure for 30 days, and instructed his military accordingly. The leaders reached agreement on the partial truce during the 2.5-hour call.
Putin also informed Trump that Russia and Ukraine would conduct a prisoner exchange on Wednesday, based on a 175-for-175 formula. He also responded constructively to Trump’s initiative on maritime security in the Black Sea, the Kremlin has confirmed.
At the same time, the Russian president put forward several conditions for a complete end of hostilities, including the cessation of military aid and intelligence sharing with Ukraine, according to the Kremlin’s statement.
The two leaders are also said to have discussed the situation in the Middle East and preventing future conflicts in the region.
