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Trump and Putin Talk about a Ceasefire in Ukraine

2025/3/18
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President Trump and President Putin held a phone call discussing a potential ceasefire in Ukraine, aiming to end the ongoing war. Though no concrete agreement was reached, negotiations are set to begin.
  • Trump is trying to broker an end to the war in Ukraine, aiming for a truce.
  • The Kremlin agreed to stop strikes on energy infrastructure for 30 days.
  • Negotiations towards a maritime ceasefire in the Black Sea are planned.
  • Ukraine was not part of the Trump-Putin call.
  • Russia wants an end to foreign intelligence sharing and military aid to Ukraine.
  • Putin is concerned about NATO's expansion and does not want Ukraine to join NATO.
  • Trump does not see Ukraine's NATO membership as realistic.
  • Ukraine seeks security guarantees from the US and Europe.
  • Secretary of State Marco Rubio and National Security Adviser Michael Walz were involved in talks with Ukraine.
  • President Trump is optimistic about ending the war and has engaged directly with Putin.

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President Trump and President Vladimir Putin of Russia held a lengthy phone call on Tuesday to discuss a possible ceasefire in Ukraine. This is part of Trump's efforts to end the Russia's war in Ukraine and while he didn't get a ceasefire agreement, some progress was made. We hear the latest. And in Ukraine, people are watching these and other developments with concern, skepticism, and with dark humor.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices)NPR Privacy Policy)