Putin accepts a partial respite
During the phone call with Trump, Putin accepted a partial fire of 30 days, stopping the attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructures. However, Moscow asked in return the end of US military aid to Kiev and the sharing of intelligence data. The meeting between Trump and Putin is scheduled in Saudi Arabia, where further details on the truce will be discussed.
Zelensky accepts the truce proposal
Zelensky described the phone call with Trump as “positive, substantial and frank”. He accepted the Russian proposal to stop attacks on energy infrastructures, calling it a first step towards the end of the war. However, Kiev remains cautious, since Russian attacks continue despite the agreement. “We have commissioned our teams of Solve the technical problems relating to the implementation and entertainment of the ceased the partial fire. Ukrainian and American teams are ready to meet in Saudi Arabia in the next few days to continue coordinating the steps towards peace, “he wrote in a Note Zelensky.” We will continue to work to make this happen. We believe that these steps are necessary to create the possibility of preparing a complete peace agreement during the ceasefire “.
During the call, the Ukrainian leader “asked for further air defense systems to protect its civilians, in particular i systems missile Patriot“. And President Trump” agreed to work with him to find what was available in particular in Europe “.
In addition, “Donald Trump promised to work closely with both sides to help ensure that children kidnapped from Russia return home” in Ukraine.
In short, the quarrels of the White House seem overcome. Or almost. “We have agreed that Ukraine and the United States should Continue working together to get to a real end to the war And a lasting peace, “he reported on X Zelensky.” We believe that together with America, to President Trump and under the American guidance, a lasting peace can be achieved “.
Exchange of prisoners and night attacks
International reactions
Europe expressed skepticism on the truce proposed by Putin. The high EU representative Kaja Kallas He said that Ukraine cannot lower his guard, while the president of the European Council Antonio Coast He reiterated support for Kiev. Meanwhile, the British government praised Trump’s efforts, but expressed disappointment for the lack of a truce without a condition by Moscow.
Next steps
During the phone call, Trump suggested to Zelensky The possibility that the US can get hold of the Ukrainian power plants that “would represent the best protection for this infrastructure and the best support for Ukrainian energy”.