Trump and Putin to Discuss Ukraine Ceasefire as Skepticism Grows

Ukraine agrees to a 30-day ceasefire proposal, but Moscow's demands and history of broken truces raise concerns among Kyiv and European leaders.

U.S. President Donald Trump plans to speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday about a proposed ceasefire and potential territorial concessions in Ukraine.
Ukraine has accepted a U.S.-backed 30-day truce plan, which includes provisions for prisoner exchanges and the return of kidnapped Ukrainian children, but Russia has outlined additional conditions.
Russian demands include guarantees that Ukraine will not join NATO and restrictions on Kyiv's military activities during the ceasefire, which Ukrainian officials view as manipulative and disingenuous.
European leaders, including French President Emmanuel Macron and EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, have expressed doubts about Russia's intentions, citing its history of violating ceasefire agreements.
Fighting continues as Russian forces claim progress in Ukraine's Kursk region, though independent analysts and Ukrainian officials dispute reports of encircled Ukrainian troops.