Trump Statement on Phone Call with Putin

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On March 18, 2025, US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin engaged in a significant phone call aimed at resolving the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, the conversation, which lasted over an hour focused on achieving a ceasefire and improving US & Russia relations.

Below is a detailed overview of the key points discussed during the call:

Key Points from the Call
1. Ceasefire Agreement:

• As a first step toward resolving the war that has destroyed Ukraine since 2014 and gotten worse in 2022, Trump and Putin agreed to start talks for a ceasefire in Ukraine with an emphasis on stopping attacks on energy infrastructure for 30 days.
• In order to achieve a complete and lasting peace, agreement includes technical discussions on establishing a maritime truce in Black Sea.

2. Conditions for Peace:

• Putin underlined that ending international military assistance and intelligence sharing with Ukraine is a crucial requirement for peace, Russian long standing worry about outside intervention in the crisis is reflected in this demand.
• There are concerns about the balance of leverage in negotiations because Trump has not publicly put as much pressure on Putin as he has on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

3. Asset Division:

• As part of a larger peace deal discussions included the split of specific assets, like land and power plants, one of the main points of dispute is Zaporizhzhia nuclear power facility, which was taken by Russian forces early in the conflict.
• Since the plant is biggest in Europe and provides a sizable amount of Ukrainian electricity, control over it is essential to any peace agreement.

4. Better ties between US and Russia:

• Both presidents emphasized significance of strengthening U.S & Russian bilateral ties, emphasizing the possible advantages for the economy and geopolitical stability following peace.
• Trump emphasized that resolving the conflict will benefit both Russia and Ukraine and voiced hope about reaching a peace agreement.

International Reactions:

• Ukrainian Position: Although Ukraine accepts the ceasefire plan, it is still dubious about Russia's motivations, Trump readiness to put pressure on Russia is questioned and Zelensky has voiced concerns that Putin might be stalling.
• European Concerns: European leaders are wary because they believe that any agreement may force Ukraine to give up land, which might create a risky precedent for future wars.

Conclusion
Phone call between Trump and Putin marks a significant attempt to broker peace in Ukraine. But, success of these efforts depends on Russian commitment to the ceasefire and Ukrainian willingness to accept the terms of any agreement, as negotiations continue international community remains vigilant, aware that path to lasting peace is fraught with challenges.