News Country, Washington. In a nearly two-hour call, U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed on the need for a «lasting peace» in Ukraine. The White House confirmed that both leaders decided to pause attacks on energy infrastructure, marking a step toward negotiations.
The U.S. government announced a ceasefire plan, including halting attacks on key facilities and negotiating a Black Sea truce. Talks will begin immediately in the Middle East. Both leaders acknowledged the economic and geopolitical benefits of improved relations.
Putin accepted a 30-day pause in energy infrastructure attacks, following Trump’s proposal. The Kremlin stated that Putin ordered the military to comply, signaling goodwill in the negotiations.
The White House remains optimistic about a ceasefire agreement. The call will test whether Trump can fulfill his campaign promise to end the war and if his approach toward Russia yields results.
Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev called the call a «historic moment,» claiming the world is now safer. However, Western officials remain cautious, questioning Russia’s willingness to withdraw troops from occupied territories.
Trump suggested negotiations include dividing strategic assets, such as territories and power plants. This raises concerns about Ukraine’s sovereignty and the true scope of the talks.
Tensions escalated after Trump met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. U.S. officials, led by Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, have been negotiating intensively.
Recent talks in Moscow showed progress, with reduced differences between both sides. After meeting Putin, Witkoff briefed Trump, leading to preparations for the latest call.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said the U.S. is «closer than ever to a peace deal.» However, the Kremlin insists that Ukraine must stop military mobilization and foreign arms shipments.
Russian negotiator Yuriy Ushakov dismissed the U.S.-led ceasefire as a «temporary relief» for Ukraine. Senator Marco Rubio responded that U.S. decisions won’t rely on Russian public statements but on real negotiations.
A possible Trump-Putin meeting remains on the table. Uncertainty looms over whether a lasting agreement can satisfy both Moscow and Kyiv in a war that has reshaped Eastern Europe.