Putin and Trump Discuss Cease-Fire in Ukraine Conflict

Fri Mar 21 2025 06:45:35 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)
Putin and Trump Discuss Cease-Fire in Ukraine Conflict

Kremlin's conditions could reshape the balance of power in ongoing war.


In a significant escalation of diplomatic efforts, President Vladimir Putin and former President Donald Trump engaged in a phone call that explored a potential cease-fire in the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.

The call, which took place yesterday, saw Putin demanding an end to Western military and intelligence support for Ukraine as a prerequisite for any further negotiations regarding a cease-fire. Specifically, the Russian leader indicated that he would agree to halt strikes on energy infrastructure, provided both sides mutually respected this agreement. However, he declined to endorse a more expansive 30-day cease-fire proposed by the U.S. and Ukraine.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky responded by expressing willingness to consider suspending attacks on energy targets, but he emphasized that any arrangement must be equitable and not a mere concession to Russia. “It cannot be the case that Russia attacks our energy sector, and we remain silent,” Zelensky asserted, indicating Ukraine's readiness to retaliate if necessary.

Putin reiterated to Trump that the withdrawal of Western military support is “the ‘key condition’” for a peace resolution. Analysts warn that this stance could leave Ukraine perpetually vulnerable to Russian aggression, should the assistance from Western allies cease. While the White House acknowledged that a temporary halt to energy strikes could represent progress, the outcomes from the call did not align with the optimistic prospects Trump had suggested beforehand.

The implications of halting attacks on energy interests are substantial for both nations. Ukraine has faced ongoing challenges due to Russia’s relentless strikes on its power grid, while assaults on Russian oil and gas facilities have threatened a vital revenue stream for Russia. Furthermore, the U.S. is pursuing access to Ukrainian mineral resources, which necessitate significant energy resources for processing, drawing focus to areas like the Russian-controlled Zaporizhzhia power plant in southern Ukraine.

Analysts note a marked increase in Russia’s campaign of sabotage, aimed at applying pressure on Europe and the U.S. to diminish support for Ukraine, underscoring the complexities that frame this ongoing conflict.

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