Trump’s Recent Phone Call with Zelensky and Plans for Meeting with Putin
“I just finished a great phone call with President Zelensky that lasted about an hour,” writes Donald Trump on Truth, specifying that the conversation mostly focused on yesterday’s call with President Putin to align both Russia and Ukraine in terms of requests and needs. “We are on the right track, and I will ask Secretary of State Marco Rubio and National Security Advisor Michael Waltz to provide an accurate description of the points discussed. This statement will be released shortly,” added Trump.
The meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump will take place in Saudi Arabia, as announced by the Kremlin, reported by Tass. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov informed Interfax that the meeting was not discussed in yesterday’s 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 researchers and experts involved in the initiative, led by the Humanitarian Research Lab at Yale University, were informed in February that the State Department had quietly terminated their contract, one of thousands eliminated at the request of Doge Elon Musk. This led to researchers losing access to a large amount of information, including satellite images and biometric data tracking the identities and locations of 35,000 children.
The Russian Defense Ministry announced that Moscow and Kiev have conducted an exchange of 175 prisoners of war each, as announced yesterday after the phone call between Putin and Trump, reported by Tass.
Discussions for a ceasefire in the Russia-Ukraine war will continue on Sunday in the Saudi city of Jeddah, according to President Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff.
In an interview with Fox News shortly after Trump’s long phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Witkoff specifically discussed the ceasefire on energy infrastructure and targets in the Black Sea, expressing confidence in the agreement.
American National Security Advisor Mike Waltz stated that he spoke with his Russian counterpart today and plans to have a call with Ukrainian officials this morning. “Diplomacy on both sides is tough, but we are making progress and pushing both parties towards a ceasefire and an end to this war,” the official stated at the White House.
The 30-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, agreed upon by Trump and Putin but not yet accepted by Kiev, will focus on energy and overall infrastructure, as clarified by Witkoff in response to a specific question on Fox News.
The Ukrainian Air Force announced that Russian forces attacked Ukraine last night with two Iskander-M ballistic missiles, four S-300 anti-aircraft missiles, and 145 various drones.
Trump said that in yesterday’s call with Putin, the issue of military aid to Ukraine was not discussed, despite the Kremlin’s claim that the Russian leader requested an end to military assistance to Kiev. “We didn’t talk about aid, we didn’t talk about it at all,” Trump stated in an evening interview on Fox News.
Zelensky’s Plan to Speak with Trump Today
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will speak with US President Donald Trump today, as announced by Zelensky during a joint press conference with Finnish President Alexander Stubb in Helsinki.
Kallas: Europe’s Stance on Arms Stoppage in Kiev
European Union High Representative Kaja Kallas stated that Europe “cannot accept” the halt in arms flow to Ukraine because Russia wants Kiev to “lower its guard.” Kallas emphasized the importance of a strong Ukrainian army for security.
Moscow Accuses Kiev of Lack of Reciprocity in Energy Attacks
The Kremlin accused Ukraine of not showing “reciprocity” in ceasing attacks on energy infrastructure, highlighting the ongoing challenges in the region.
Putin-Trump Trust vs. Kiev’s Reluctance
The Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov expressed concern over Ukraine’s leadership’s reluctance to reach an agreement, emphasizing the trust between Putin and Trump.
EU Leaders’ Call for Just Peace and Support for Kiev
Ursula von der Leyen and Antonio Costa, EU leaders, tweeted their hope for a complete, just, and lasting peace in Ukraine, reaffirming their support for the country.
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