Trump Says ‘Many Elements’ Agreed Ahead of Putin Call on Ukraine Peace Talks
US President Donald Trump announced that “many elements” of a peace agreement regarding the war in Ukraine have been agreed upon ahead of his scheduled phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday morning. Trump emphasized that while progress has been made, “much remains” to be worked on. He stated, “Each week brings 2,500 soldier deaths, from both sides, and it must end NOW.”
Trump expressed optimism about working toward a peace agreement, ceasefire, and peace in Ukraine, adding that he was hopeful about the discussions.
Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has accused Putin of prolonging the war, saying the peace proposal could have been implemented long ago, with each day of war costing innocent lives.
Diplomatic Tensions-Elements
The Trump administration has shown mixed signals about the peace talks. Secretary of State Marco Rubio mentioned that the discussions have focused more on what the negotiation process would look like rather than specific conditions. Additionally, US envoy Steve Witkoff has remained cautious about the pace of the negotiations.
International Pressure
The UK and France have urged Putin to prove his willingness to pursue a peace deal. French President Emmanuel Macron praised Zelensky for agreeing to the ceasefire proposal but called on Russia to show similar courage, saying, “Enough deaths. Enough destruction. The guns must fall silent.” Similarly, UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy demanded a full ceasefire, warning that the UK and its allies have “more cards” to pressure Russia into negotiations.
White House Optimism-Elements
Despite international skepticism, the White House expressed a more optimistic outlook ahead of the Trump-Putin talks, stating that peace in Ukraine has “never been closer”. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt emphasized Trump’s determination to secure a peace deal, with discussions expected to cover key issues such as a power plant on the Russia-Ukraine border, likely referring to the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant.
Contentious Issues
One of the major points of contention in the peace talks is Russia’s Kursk region, where Ukraine recently launched a military incursion. Putin has raised concerns about how a ceasefire could be monitored along the eastern frontline and has rejected the presence of NATO troops on the territory.
Ongoing Diplomatic Efforts-Elements
Last week, Ukrainian and American delegates discussed a 30-day ceasefire proposal in Saudi Arabia. Macron and newly elected Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney reiterated their nations’ unwavering support for Ukraine and called for clear commitments from Russia.
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