**Trump and Putin: Limited Progress in Ukraine Peace Talks Amidst Ongoing Conflict**

Thu Mar 20 2025 00:47:33 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)
**Trump and Putin: Limited Progress in Ukraine Peace Talks Amidst Ongoing Conflict**

**Former U.S. president claims advancement, while Kremlin secures foothold in global discussions.**


**Trump’s recent dialogue with Putin yields a temporary halt on energy attacks, but a desired ceasefire remains elusive, leaving Ukrainian concerns unaddressed.**

In the lead-up to the recent call, Donald Trump emphasized the significance of his dialogue with Russian President Vladimir Putin concerning the ongoing Ukraine conflict. However, the subsequent results appear to lack significant substance. The Russian leader has reportedly made a commitment to pause attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure for a duration of thirty days, a gesture that Trump could tout as progress towards peace, yet it does not align with the full, unconditional ceasefire that the U.S. administration had hoped for.

Despite Trump's assertions that he can end this "very horrible war," the reality remains that the conflict continues unabated. Moreover, Putin, who has faced international scrutiny and is an ICC-indicted war criminal, is unexpectedly reintegrated into the global political sphere through this engagement with a U.S. administration seeking dialogue.

The conversation between the two leaders lasted over two hours, as reported by Russian state media, and was marked by various lighthearted discussions, including ice hockey—details that will likely resonate with audiences back home in Russia. This unprecedented interaction highlights a notable shift, with Russia reestablishing direct relations with the U.S. after years of diplomatic isolation and frigid communications.

Leading up to the call, speculation arose regarding whether Trump might put pressure on Russia, especially given the evident stalling on ceasefire negotiations. However, contrasting Trump's stern address to Ukraine's leader Volodymyr Zelensky earlier in the month, there were no indications of a strong reprimand directed at Putin. Both nations maintain that their positions remain unchanged, with Russia insisting on its desire for peace while simultaneously imposing additional conditions that undermine Ukraine's resilience, including demands for an end to weapons and intelligence support from allies.

For Ukrainians, the sole ray of hope lies in the fact that the U.S. has yet to acquiesce to these demands. The discussions serve as further evidence of Russia's reluctance to halt its invasion, offering only minimal relief for the suffering nation. For U.S. diplomacy, this recent encounter may come as a disappointment, while the Kremlin likely views it as a triumph, reminiscent of a time when Trump's return to the presidency once seemed unimaginable.

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