U.S. President Donald Trump has made a striking claim following a recent conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin, stating that Russia and Ukraine are set to begin immediate negotiations aimed at reaching a ceasefire.
Describing the discussion with Putin as “very well,” Trump suggested that meaningful dialogue is underway, but noted that the final terms of any ceasefire must be decided by the two nations themselves.
On the Russian side, President Putin told reporters that Moscow is willing to work with Ukraine on drafting a peace memorandum and is open to “compromises,” though he stopped short of providing specific details. He emphasized the importance of tackling the “root causes” of the conflict and said the negotiations appear to be “on the right track.”
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky also weighed in, proposing a potential “high-level” summit involving Ukraine, Russia, the U.S., the European Union, and the United Kingdom to help find a diplomatic resolution.
Zelensky called on the U.S. to stay deeply involved in the process and stressed that progress hinges on Russia demonstrating a genuine willingness to participate in constructive talks.
While challenges remain, the latest statements from global leaders signal a cautious but potentially promising shift toward dialogue and de-escalation in the ongoing conflict.