Putin and Trump Engage in Diplomatic Dialogue on Ukraine Conflict
A two-hour phone call focuses on reviving peace efforts amid ongoing tensions between Russia and Ukraine.
Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump engaged in a two-hour conversation characterized by both leaders as 'constructive' and 'useful'.
The dialogue primarily centered on reviving peace initiatives concerning the protracted Russia-Ukraine conflict.
According to Russian state media, President Putin welcomed the resumption of talks between Russian and Ukrainian representatives in Istanbul, indicating that this process suggests both parties might be 'generally on the right track'.
He reiterated Russia’s commitment to supporting a cessation of hostilities and underscored the urgency of finding 'the most effective paths to peace'.
In a statement following the call, Putin expressed readiness to collaborate on a memorandum of understanding with Ukraine, which may include provisions for a ceasefire.
He also acknowledged the necessity for mutual concessions and thanked Trump for advocating the renewal of direct dialogue between Moscow and Kyiv.
Reportedly, Trump recognized Russia's stated support for a peaceful resolution.
Notably, he had a conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky just prior to his call with Putin.
This high-level discussion occurs shortly after Russian and Ukrainian delegations conducted brief negotiations in Istanbul on May 16, which ultimately concluded without achieving a breakthrough.
Moscow has called for Ukraine to completely withdraw from four partially occupied regions: Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia, and Kherson.
These demands have been firmly rejected by Kyiv.
A source from the Ukrainian presidential office relayed that Russia’s requirements remain unchanged, despite the fact that it does not possess full control over any of the territories it claims to have annexed.
While President Putin has signaled a willingness to pursue further talks and a potential ceasefire, substantial political disparities between the two nations persist.
The dialogue primarily centered on reviving peace initiatives concerning the protracted Russia-Ukraine conflict.
According to Russian state media, President Putin welcomed the resumption of talks between Russian and Ukrainian representatives in Istanbul, indicating that this process suggests both parties might be 'generally on the right track'.
He reiterated Russia’s commitment to supporting a cessation of hostilities and underscored the urgency of finding 'the most effective paths to peace'.
In a statement following the call, Putin expressed readiness to collaborate on a memorandum of understanding with Ukraine, which may include provisions for a ceasefire.
He also acknowledged the necessity for mutual concessions and thanked Trump for advocating the renewal of direct dialogue between Moscow and Kyiv.
Reportedly, Trump recognized Russia's stated support for a peaceful resolution.
Notably, he had a conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky just prior to his call with Putin.
This high-level discussion occurs shortly after Russian and Ukrainian delegations conducted brief negotiations in Istanbul on May 16, which ultimately concluded without achieving a breakthrough.
Moscow has called for Ukraine to completely withdraw from four partially occupied regions: Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia, and Kherson.
These demands have been firmly rejected by Kyiv.
A source from the Ukrainian presidential office relayed that Russia’s requirements remain unchanged, despite the fact that it does not possess full control over any of the territories it claims to have annexed.
While President Putin has signaled a willingness to pursue further talks and a potential ceasefire, substantial political disparities between the two nations persist.
