In a high-stakes diplomatic effort to bring temporary relief to war-torn Ukraine, U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin concluded a more than hour-long phone call on Tuesday as the White House continues pushing for a 30-day ceasefire.
The call comes on the heels of a U.S.-proposed ceasefire deal that Ukrainian officials agreed to last week during talks in Saudi Arabia, led by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The proposal aims to halt hostilities and protect civilians in the ongoing war, now in its fourth year.
Details of the call remain sparse, as neither the White House nor the Kremlin have disclosed the full substance of the conversation. However, a White House source described the call as “going well” while it was ongoing. President Trump hinted at the complexity of the negotiations, stating on Monday that “much remains” to be agreed upon with Putin .In a crucial diplomatic effort to ease tensions in war-torn Ukraine, U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin wrapped up a phone call lasting over an hour on Tuesday. The White House continues to advocate for a 30-day ceasefire aimed at providing temporary relief to civilians amidst the ongoing conflict.
The ceasefire push has garnered international attention, with allies closely watching the evolving diplomacy. Observers say the 30-day proposal is a crucial step towards reducing hostilities and creating a window for further peace negotiations ,conversation followed a U.S.-proposed ceasefire deal that Ukrainian officials accepted last week during peace talks in Saudi Arabia, led by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The proposal seeks to halt hostilities and pave the way for further diplomatic engagement in the war, now entering its fourth year.
As the world awaits official statements from both leaders, the international community hopes the call will yield meaningful progress towards de-escalation and pave the way for a broader resolution to the conflict .While neither the White House nor the Kremlin released full details of the discussion, a White House source described the call as “going well” while it was underway. President Trump hinted at the complexities involved, remarking on Monday that “much remains” to be agreed upon with Putin.
International observers are closely monitoring these developments, with hopes that the proposed 30-day truce could serve as a stepping stone toward broader peace negotiations.
As the world awaits formal statements from both leaders, the diplomatic community holds its breath, hoping that this latest engagement might bring Ukraine one step closer to peace.
