Trump and Putin to Discuss Ceasefire as Ukraine War Talks Intensify

The US pushes for a 30-day truce while Kyiv and Moscow remain divided over territorial and military conditions.

US President Donald Trump is set to speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin this week to advance ceasefire negotiations in the Ukraine war.
A proposed 30-day ceasefire, agreed upon by Ukraine and supported by the US, faces resistance from Russia, which has raised concerns over Western military aid and territorial disputes.
The Trump administration has temporarily withheld military aid to Ukraine to pressure Kyiv into supporting the truce, later restoring it after Ukraine's agreement.
Ukraine's President Zelensky remains skeptical of Russia's intentions, accusing Moscow of using negotiations to stall while advancing on the battlefield.
European allies, including France, have expressed doubts about Russia's sincerity in pursuing peace, warning of escalating violence and territorial concessions.