Recently, Donald Trump wrote on Truth that he had just finished an excellent hour-long phone call with President Zelensky. The conversation mainly focused on aligning Russia and Ukraine in terms of requests and needs following yesterday’s call with President Putin. Trump mentioned that progress is being made and that Secretary of State Marco Rubio and National Security Advisor Michael Waltz will provide a detailed description of the points discussed. This statement will be released shortly.
After the phone call between Trump and Zelensky, the White House emphasized that they have never been closer to peace. According to White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt, the progress achieved is credited to President Trump. Leavitt mentioned that Trump will assist Zelensky in obtaining more air defense from Europe. During the call, Zelensky requested new defense systems, and President Trump agreed to work together to find available resources, especially in Europe.
Trump promised Zelensky to bring back the abducted Ukrainian children, as stated by the White House after their call. The possibility of the United States owning Ukrainian power plants was also discussed.
President Zelensky of Ukraine, in a statement on X, expressed his gratitude towards President Trump and the American people for their support. They agreed to maintain constant communication at the highest level and through their teams.
Ukraine has accepted the cessation of attacks on energy and other civilian infrastructures as one of the initial steps towards ending the war. Zelensky referred to his conversation with Trump as positive, substantive, and frank, where the President shared details of his discussion with Putin and key issues addressed.
The meeting between Russian President Putin and US President Trump will take place in Saudi Arabia, as reported by the Kremlin. The meeting was not discussed during the phone call between the two leaders.
Donald Trump has put an end to the program tracking the mass deportations of Ukrainian children to Russia, as reported by the Washington Post. The program, led by the Humanitarian Research Lab at Yale University, had its contract quietly terminated by the State Department, causing researchers to lose access to crucial information.
The Russian Defense Ministry announced that Moscow and Kiev have exchanged 175 prisoners of war each, following the phone call between Putin and Trump.
Discussions for a ceasefire in the Russia-Ukraine war will continue in the Saudi city of Jeddah, as announced by President Trump’s special envoy, Steve Witkoff.
In an interview with Fox News, Witkoff expressed confidence in reaching a ceasefire and ending the war under American leadership.
US National Security Advisor Mike Waltz stated that diplomatic efforts are challenging but progressing towards a ceasefire and ending the war.
Regarding the ceasefire agreement, Witkoff clarified that it encompasses energy and general infrastructures.
Ukrainian Military Aviation reported that Russian forces launched missile attacks and drones on Ukraine overnight.
Trump clarified that military aid to Ukraine was not discussed during his call with Putin, despite conflicting reports from the Kremlin.
Zelensky: ‘Today, I will speak with Trump’
President Zelensky announced that he would speak with President Trump today during a joint press conference with the Finnish President in Helsinki.
Kallas: ‘We cannot accept a halt to arms in Kiev’
EU representative Kaja Kallas stated that Europe cannot accept a ban on military aid to Ukraine as it would weaken Kiev’s defense against Russia.
Moscow: Kiev lacks reciprocity in halting energy raids
The Kremlin accused Ukraine of not reciprocating the cessation of attacks on energy infrastructures.
Kremlin: Putin and Trump have trust, Kiev reluctant to agreement
The Kremlin spokesperson mentioned that Ukrainian leadership’s reluctance to agree to a deal is concerning.
EU Leaders: ‘Peace must be fair, unwavering support for Kiev’
EU leaders Ursula von der Leyen and Antonio Costa tweeted their commitment to supporting Ukraine and achieving a just and lasting peace.
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