After speaking with Donald Trump over the phone, Vladimir Putin agreed to a limited ceasefire that would stop Russian strikes on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure.
Trump’s offer of a 30-day complete ceasefire was rejected by Putin, who insisted that the West stop providing military assistance to Ukraine before such an agreement could be discussed.
While he awaited further information on the agreement, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated support for stopping attacks on both sides’ infrastructure.
Although Ukrainian air defenses quickly targeted Russian drones in Kyiv, a Kremlin statement after the call confirmed that Putin had ordered a halt to strikes on Ukrainian energy infrastructure.
Later, Zelenskyy said Russia had launched more than 40 drones, striking civilian targets, including a Sumy hospital.
Trump said the discussion was “very good and productive,” and he expressed optimism that there would eventually be peace and a complete ceasefire.
The Kremlin did, however, lay out requirements for a more comprehensive ceasefire, such as Ukraine stopping its troop mobilization and the suspension of Western military assistance.
Additionally, Trump and Putin talked about negotiating a Black Sea maritime ceasefire.
European leaders praised the halt in attacks on energy infrastructure, but they emphasized that Ukraine must be involved in any peace agreement and that a fair, long-term solution must be found.
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