Putin Plays Ball with Trump, Yet Ukraine Conflict Persists

Fri Mar 21 2025 06:45:36 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)
Putin Plays Ball with Trump, Yet Ukraine Conflict Persists

Trump's call with Putin reveals limited progress in Ukraine peace efforts, raising concerns over continued hostilities.


President Trump touts a temporary halt on attacks as a win, but Ukraine remains at risk with no significant ceasefire in sight, signaling ongoing challenges in diplomacy between the U.S. and Russia.


In a strategic conversation that spanned over two hours, President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin engaged in a dialogue that was anticipated to present significant advancements regarding peace in Ukraine. However, the outcome appears underwhelming, with little substantial progress to report.

Putin's commitment to pause assaults on Ukraine's energy facilities for a month may offer some temporary relief to civilians, but it falls far short of the full and unconditional ceasefire that the U.S. had demanded. The "tragic conflict" that Trump has claimed he can resolve continues unabated, while Putin's status as a suspected war criminal facing International Criminal Court charges simultaneously re-elevates his position in international politics.

Media from Russia indicates that the conversation was lively, even straying to discussions about ice hockey—details likely to resonate positively with a domestic audience. Following years of isolation, Russia appears to be reintegrating with a U.S. administration willing to engage, discussing not only the war in Ukraine but also broader topics such as Middle East peace and global security.

Although there were high expectations that Trump might exert pressure on the Kremlin given recent delays in ceasefire discussions, this did not materialize. No stern message was communicated to Putin, contrasting sharply with the firm stance Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky encountered during his visit to the Oval Office.

Both nations maintain that their objectives align toward peace; however, Russia's conditions complicate the situation further. It demands the cessation of arms and intelligence supplies to Ukraine from its allies instead of actively pursuing an end to the violence. The only beacon of hope for Ukraine is that America has refrained from accepting these stipulations.

Ultimately, while this exchange has shifted dynamics in U.S.-Russia relations, it serves as a stark reminder to Ukrainians of the ongoing challenges they face in their fight for sovereignty and peace. U.S. diplomacy, too, faces disappointment, while the Kremlin likely views this development as a considerable diplomatic win in a landscape that was dire just a few years prior.

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