Trump to Chat with Putin and Zelenskyy in Bid to End Ukraine War
Russia-Ukraine Conflict Update: Donald Trump Reveals Telephone Conversations with Putin and Zelenskyy on Monday, Predicts Imminent Ceasefire
In a surprising turn of events, US President Donald Trump has declared his intention to converse with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Monday, with the aim of putting an end to the prolonged conflict in Ukraine. This announcement follows a series of direct meetings between Russian and Ukrainian delegations in Istanbul, marking the first such interaction in three years.
Trump, who earlier expressed his willingness to travel to Turkey for the talks if Putin agreed to attend, disclosed that the Russian leader declined the offer. Still, Trump persists in pressuring both Putin and Zelenskiy to agree on a ceasefire, striving to bring an end to the almost three-year-long situation.
With the scheduled call for Monday at 10 a.m. Eastern Time, Trump revealed the key topics to be discussed as "stopping the bloodbath" that is reportedly claiming the lives of over 5,000 soldiers from both sides per week, and trade[1].
Meanwhile, the Kremlin has indicated that any meeting between Putin and Zelenskiy would only take place if certain agreements are reached[2]. The Russian delegation at the Istanbul peace talks on Friday insisted that Ukraine withdraws troops from all the regions claimed by Moscow before agreeing to a ceasefire[2].
As the world watches with bated breath, President Trump has expressed optimism about achieving productive outcomes, hoping for a ceasefire to curtail the ongoing violence, and, ultimately, to end the war[1]. Despite the limited concessions demonstrated by Russia, it remains to be seen whether Trump's diplomatic efforts will bear fruit and bring a much-needed resolution to this long-standing conflict.
[1] Truth Social post by President Donald Trump
[2] Reuters report on the Istanbul peace talks
- President Trump's financial policies might play a significant role in the discussions with Putin and Zelenskyy, as trade is expected to be a key topic in their conversation.
- The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has been a source of consternation not only in the region but also in the wider DEFIs (Decentralized Finance) community, as prolonged war-and-conflicts often have a detrimental effect on global markets.
- The ongoing discussions between Putin and Zelenskyy, led by President Trump's mediation, could have profound implications for general news, not just in Ukraine but also in the broader political landscape around the world.
