Trump speaks with Putin to discuss Ukraine ceasefire: White House

Tue, 18 March 2025

21:40

President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin/File image

US President Donald Trump held a crucial phone call with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin to secure a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine.

The Trump administration is pushing for an immediate halt to hostilities after Ukraine agreed to a temporary cessation of fighting, provided Russia does the same, ABC News reported.

Trump has made clear his intention to mediate a resolution between the two nations, emphasising the need for a swift de-escalation of violence.

"It's a bad situation in Russia, and it's a bad situation in Ukraine," he said on Monday.

"What's happening in Ukraine is not good, but we're going to see if we can work a peace agreement, a ceasefire and peace, and I think we'll be able to do it."

His remarks come as both sides continue to grapple with intensifying clashes, particularly in the Kursk region. -- ANI

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