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Russia and Ukraine Agree to Immediate Ceasefire Talks After Trump-Putin Call

President Trump announced that following a two-hour call with Vladimir Putin, both nations will begin negotiations to end the war, with the Vatican expressing interest in hosting future discussions.

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a swearing-in ceremony of Special Envoy Steve Witkoff in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 6, 2025. REUTERS/Kent Nishimura/File Photo
Russia's President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump talk during a bilateral meeting at the G20 leaders summit in Osaka, Japan, June 28, 2019. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque/File Photo
Putin said he and Donald Trump agreed that Moscow would present a memorandum—developed in coordination with Ukraine—outlining key positions for a possible future peace deal.
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Overview

  • President Trump described his two-hour call with Vladimir Putin as 'excellent,' stating that Russia and Ukraine will immediately engage in ceasefire negotiations.
  • Putin confirmed Russia’s readiness to draft a peace memorandum but emphasized the need to address the 'root causes' of the conflict.
  • Trump briefed Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and European leaders, including Ursula von der Leyen and Emmanuel Macron, on the developments following the call.
  • The Vatican, represented by Pope Leo XIV, has expressed interest in hosting the negotiations, with international leaders signaling support for the initiative.
  • Despite the announcement, significant challenges remain, including disagreements over territorial sovereignty, NATO aspirations, and security guarantees.