Trump intends to navigate diplomatic waters as he engages with Russia and Ukraine’s leadership in response to recent escalations in the conflict.
Trump Plans Call with Putin to Discuss Ending Ukraine Conflict
Trump Plans Call with Putin to Discuss Ending Ukraine Conflict
Former President Trump announces a scheduled call with Vladimir Putin aimed at stopping the violence in Ukraine, insisting on a potential ceasefire.
In a bid to address the ongoing war in Ukraine, Donald Trump has announced that he will speak to Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday at 10:00 EDT (14:00 GMT). In his message on Truth Social, Trump expressed his desire to discuss the urgent need to "stop the 'bloodbath'" in Ukraine. Following this call, he plans to engage with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, as well as leaders from NATO member countries.
Recent diplomatic efforts have seen limited success, as evidenced by the first face-to-face talks between Russia and Ukraine in Istanbul last week, which resulted in a prisoner swap but did not lead to any significant agreements to end hostilities. Trump had previously indicated he would attend these talks, contingent on Putin's participation, which the Russian leader ultimately declined.
The heightened tension surrounding the conflict has prompted an outcry for a ceasefire from NATO leaders, as wars of this nature, Trump insists, should never have occurred at all. As he prepares for his upcoming discussions, he expressed hopes that the day would yield productive results and pave the way for a ceasefire to halt the violence.
After the recent talks, Ukraine reiterated its demands for a complete and unconditional ceasefire, particularly following a tragic incident where a Russian drone strike on a passenger bus in the Sumy region resulted in the death of nine civilians, an act which Zelensky condemned as a deliberate targeting of innocent lives. In response, he is calling for tougher sanctions against Russia.
While the Russian delegation portrayed satisfaction with the discussions in Istanbul and showed openness to continued dialogue, the situation on the ground remains fraught, complicating efforts toward peace as military actions continue. Since the onset of the full-scale invasion in February 2022, calls for effective peace negotiations have become increasingly urgent.
Recent diplomatic efforts have seen limited success, as evidenced by the first face-to-face talks between Russia and Ukraine in Istanbul last week, which resulted in a prisoner swap but did not lead to any significant agreements to end hostilities. Trump had previously indicated he would attend these talks, contingent on Putin's participation, which the Russian leader ultimately declined.
The heightened tension surrounding the conflict has prompted an outcry for a ceasefire from NATO leaders, as wars of this nature, Trump insists, should never have occurred at all. As he prepares for his upcoming discussions, he expressed hopes that the day would yield productive results and pave the way for a ceasefire to halt the violence.
After the recent talks, Ukraine reiterated its demands for a complete and unconditional ceasefire, particularly following a tragic incident where a Russian drone strike on a passenger bus in the Sumy region resulted in the death of nine civilians, an act which Zelensky condemned as a deliberate targeting of innocent lives. In response, he is calling for tougher sanctions against Russia.
While the Russian delegation portrayed satisfaction with the discussions in Istanbul and showed openness to continued dialogue, the situation on the ground remains fraught, complicating efforts toward peace as military actions continue. Since the onset of the full-scale invasion in February 2022, calls for effective peace negotiations have become increasingly urgent.
