The White House and the Kremlin confirm: the President of the United States Donald Trump and the Russian president Vladimir Putin discussed the need for a ceased fire and a lasting peace in Ukraine. The official report of the American administration underlines that the two leaders have agreed on the urgency to put an end to hostilities and work for a stable and lasting solution to the conflict.
A ceased the gradual fire to start the negotiations
According to the press release of the White House, the agreement between Trump and Putin provides for a “Energy and infrastructure fire”, a first step to end Russian attacks on Ukrainian critical infrastructures. In addition, technical interviews have been started for the implementation of a maritime truce in the Black Sea, a sign of a possible relaxation in the tensions between Kiev and Moscow.
Even the Kremlin confirmed Putin’s commitment for a peaceful solution of the conflict. According to the Russian news agency Ria Novosti, the Russian president would have said he was available for a “joint and meticulous work with the United States for a total, stable and lasting recomposition of the Ukrainian crisis”.
From clash to cooperation: the future of US-Russia relations
In addition to the Ukrainian question, the interview between the two leaders also touched bilateral relations between the United States and Russia. Both underlined the need to improve the dialogue between the two powers, reducing tensions and working on common fronts. “The blood and resources spent in this war would be better used for the needs of our peoples”, says the report of the White House.
Another crucial theme addressed in the conversation was the Middle East. Trump and Putin spoke of the need for closer cooperation to prevent future conflicts in the region, with particular attention to the proliferation of strategic weapons. The White House confirmed that the two presidents agree that “Iran will never have to destroy Israel”, a sign of a joint commitment to limit the expansion of Iranian influence.
Exchange of prisoners and stops to attacks on Ukrainian infrastructures
One of the first concrete results of the interview is the imminent exchange of 175 prisoners per side between Russia and Ukraine, a significant step towards relaxation. In addition, the Russian media report that immediately after the phone call with Trump, Putin would order the suspension of attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructures for a period of 30 days.
According to the Kremlin, the Russian president reiterated that for the solution of the Ukrainian crisis it is necessary to “eliminate the radical causes of the conflict”, a statement that suggests Moscow’s intention to negotiate on fundamental issues, such as the safety of the area and the role of NATO.
The reactions: a historical moment?
The reactions to the phone call did not wait. Kirill Dmitriev, Putin’s special envoy for economic and international investment cooperation, said: “Under the guidance of President Putin and President Trump, today the world has become a much safer place. Historic!”.
From the American press, the Chief International Corps PONDONDENT OF CNN Clarissa Ward reported that, according to Russian sources, the telephone meeting “went very well”. The assistant of the American president, Dan Scavino, wrote on X: “President Donald Trump is in the oval study to speak with the Russian president Vladimir Putin. The call is proceeding well”.
If the phone call between Trump and Putin is translated into a real diplomatic turn or a simple exchange of intent will remain the next few weeks. For now, the world carefully observes the evolution of a crisis that could finally start towards a solution.
