Putin and Trump Discuss Ceasefire, Agree to Halt Attacks on Energy Sites
Russian President Vladimir Putin has agreed to temporarily halt attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure following a lengthy call with U.S. President Donald Trump. However, Putin declined to endorse a full 30-day ceasefire that Ukraine had already accepted. The Kremlin stated that the pause in strikes was ordered after discussions with Trump, though Putin expressed concerns that Ukraine could use the time to rearm.
The White House announced that further negotiations, including talks on a maritime ceasefire in the Black Sea and a broader peace deal, would begin in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Trump’s envoy, Steve Witkoff, suggested that reaching a complete ceasefire was within reach, though experts noted that Russia had made minimal concessions. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy criticized Putin’s refusal to agree to a full ceasefire, warning against attempts to prolong the war.
The discussion between Trump and Putin comes as Russian forces continue their advance in eastern Ukraine. The limited ceasefire has raised concerns among European allies, who worry that Trump’s approach signals a shift in U.S. policy toward normalizing relations with Moscow. Meanwhile, Ukraine insists that any peace talks must include European leaders and maintain Ukraine’s sovereignty without territorial concessions.
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