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This chapter discusses the recent phone call between Trump and Putin, focusing on the ongoing Ukraine conflict and the negotiation difficulties. Key insights include Putin's conditions, Trump's negotiation strategy, and the challenges faced in achieving a ceasefire.
- Putin outlined five conditions for a ceasefire, including the cessation of Western support for Ukraine.
- Trump and Putin's conversation lasted 2.5 hours but was deemed ineffective by commentators.
- Putin refused the US-Ukraine 30-day ceasefire agreement but agreed to pause attacks on energy infrastructure.
- Comparisons are made between the current negotiations and historic peace efforts, highlighting Trump's oversimplification.
- Russia invites US companies to invest in its resources, hinting at future economic cooperation.
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