Former President Donald Trump announced he will speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday to discuss measures to end the war in Ukraine. Scheduled for 10:00 EDT (14:00 GMT), Trump emphasized the need to stop the "bloodbath." His communication follows the recent inconclusive talks between Russia and Ukraine in Istanbul, where a prisoner exchange was the only progress made.
Trump to Initiate Peace Talks with Putin on Ukraine Conflict
Trump to Initiate Peace Talks with Putin on Ukraine Conflict
Donald Trump plans a call with Putin to address the ongoing war in Ukraine, aiming to halt the violence.
In a social media post on Truth Social, Trump indicated that he would also reach out to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky following his discussion with Putin and plans to engage NATO leaders. He asserted that meaningful progress hinges on direct interaction with Putin, stating, "Hopefully it will be a productive day, a ceasefire will take place, and this very violent war, a war that should have never happened, will end."
Concerns continue to grow as NATO leaders advocate for a 30-day ceasefire, while Ukraine maintains calls for an unconditional cessation of hostilities. After the Istanbul discussions, which marked the first in-person dialogue between the two nations in three years, the head of Russia's delegation expressed satisfaction and a willingness for further communication. However, the situation remains dire as a Russian drone strike recently killed nine civilians in Ukraine's Sumy region, prompting Zelensky's demand for stricter sanctions against Moscow.
Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, with ongoing violence exacerbating diplomatic tensions. The international community remains watchful as Trump’s proposed talks may open a new chapter in seeking peace.
Concerns continue to grow as NATO leaders advocate for a 30-day ceasefire, while Ukraine maintains calls for an unconditional cessation of hostilities. After the Istanbul discussions, which marked the first in-person dialogue between the two nations in three years, the head of Russia's delegation expressed satisfaction and a willingness for further communication. However, the situation remains dire as a Russian drone strike recently killed nine civilians in Ukraine's Sumy region, prompting Zelensky's demand for stricter sanctions against Moscow.
Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, with ongoing violence exacerbating diplomatic tensions. The international community remains watchful as Trump’s proposed talks may open a new chapter in seeking peace.
