US President Donald Trump has announced that “many elements” of a Ukraine peace deal have been agreed upon with Russian President Vladimir Putin, ahead of their anticipated phone call on Tuesday.
Posting on Truth Social, Trump confirmed ongoing discussions while acknowledging that “much remains” to be finalized. Emphasizing the urgency of the situation, he stated, “Each week brings 2,500 soldier deaths, from both sides, and it must end NOW.”
Trump earlier expressed confidence in securing a ceasefire, telling reporters, “We’re going to see if we can work a peace agreement, a ceasefire and peace, and I think we’ll be able to do it.”
Despite Trump’s optimism, members of his administration have given mixed signals about how advanced the negotiations are. After meeting Ukrainian officials in Jeddah, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio described talks as focusing more on “what a negotiation process would look like” rather than specific conditions. Similarly, US envoy Steve Witkoff, who met with Putin last Thursday in Moscow, adopted a cautious stance.
Meanwhile, European leaders are pressing for concrete action. French President Emmanuel Macron praised Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s willingness to accept a ceasefire and urged Russia to do the same. “Enough deaths. Enough lives destroyed. Enough destruction. The guns must fall silent,” Macron stated.
UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy also insisted that Putin agree to a “full and unconditional ceasefire now,” warning that Western allies have “more cards that we can play” to pressure Russia into serious negotiations.
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The White House has expressed optimism about the upcoming call, with Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stating, “Peace in Ukraine has never been closer.” Trump is expected to discuss key points, including control over the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, a strategic site occupied by Russian forces since 2022.
Addressing potential concessions, Trump acknowledged discussions around territorial divisions and power plants but did not disclose details.
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov declined to comment on the call’s agenda, maintaining Moscow’s usual silence on diplomatic discussions.
While Putin has signaled openness to a ceasefire, his list of conditions remains a major sticking point. One contentious issue is the Western Kursk region, where Ukraine launched a military incursion last August. Russia has since regained full control, but questions remain over ceasefire enforcement and the presence of NATO forces in the region.
Last week, US and Ukrainian delegates met in Saudi Arabia to discuss a 30-day ceasefire proposal, which Ukraine has agreed to in principle. However, world leaders, including Canada’s newly elected Prime Minister Mark Carney, stress that Russia must offer “clear commitments” before a deal can move forward.
With the Trump-Putin call set to take place, global attention is focused on whether the two leaders can turn discussions into a lasting peace.
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