In a recent phone call between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, a limited outcome was reached regarding a ceasefire on energy and infrastructure targets in Ukraine. The White House has announced that Russia has agreed to a 30-day ceasefire, which is being seen as a first step towards a wider truce. However, this falls short of the general ceasefire agreed to by Ukraine last week.
During the call, Putin reportedly raised several ‘significant points,’ including a request to end foreign military and intelligence assistance to Ukraine. Talks are expected to continue ‘immediately’ in the Middle East in an effort to further negotiations.
Experts such as Joshua Shifrinson from the School of Public Policy at the University of Maryland have weighed in on the implications of this limited outcome. The call between Trump and Putin is being viewed through the lens of Putin’s negotiation strategy, with some suggesting that he may be leveraging the situation to further his own interests.
In light of these developments, it will be crucial to monitor how the ceasefire unfolds in the coming days and whether further progress can be made towards a lasting truce in Ukraine. Macron’s visit to Berlin for talks with Scholz has also been highlighted as an important factor in the ongoing diplomatic efforts in the region. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.
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