In Call With Trump, Putin Agrees To Pause Strikes On Ukraine's Energy Targets For 30 Days
US President Donald Trump put forward a proposal for the parties to the conflict to mutually refrain from attacks on energy infrastructure for 30 days, to which Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed and gave immediate military orders
Russian President Vladimir Putin has agreed to a 30-day pause on attacks against Ukraine’s energy infrastructure as proposed by US President Donald Trump during their telephone call, which lasted more than two hours on Tuesday.
During the conversation, Trump put forward a proposal for the parties to the conflict to mutually refrain from attacks on energy infrastructure facilities for 30 days. Putin gave a positive response to this initiative and immediately gave the corresponding order to the Russian military.
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According to the Kremlin, Trump and Putin conducted a detailed and frank exchange of views on the situation around Ukraine. The former expressed his gratitude to the latter for his desire to help achieve the goal of ending hostilities and human losses.
Readout of President Donald J. Trump’s Call with President Vladimir Putin:Today, President Trump and President Putin spoke about the need for peace and a ceasefire in the Ukraine war. Both leaders agreed this conflict needs to end with a lasting peace. They also stressed the…
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In context of the US President’s initiative to introduce a 30-day ceasefire, the Russian side outlined a number of significant points on ensuring effective control over a possible ceasefire along the entire line of combat contact, the need to stop forced mobilisation in Ukraine and rearm the Ukrainian armed forces.
“Serious risks associated with the inability to negotiate of the Kyiv regime, which has repeatedly sabotaged and violated the agreements reached, were also noted. Attention was drawn to the barbaric terrorist crimes committed by Ukrainian militants against the civilian population of the Kursk region," the statement read.
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- Having confirmed his fundamental commitment to a peaceful resolution of the conflict, Putin said he was ready to work together with his American partners to “thoroughly explore possible ways of resolving the conflict but asserted that it should be comprehensive, sustainable and long-term". “And, of course, to take into account the absolute need to eliminate the root causes of the crisis, and Russia’s legitimate interests in the field of security," read the statement.
- It was stressed that the key condition for preventing the escalation of the conflict and working towards its resolution through political and diplomatic means should be the complete cessation of foreign military assistance and the provision of intelligence information to Kyiv.
- In connection with Trump’s recent appeal to spare the lives of Ukrainian servicemen surrounded in the Kursk region, Putin said the Russian side is ready to be guided by humanitarian considerations and, in the event of surrender, guarantees the lives and decent treatment of Ukrainian soldiers as per Russian and international laws.
- Putin informed that on March 19, a prisoner exchange will be carried out between the Russian and Ukrainian sides – 175 for 175 people. In addition, as a gesture of goodwill, 23 seriously wounded Ukrainian servicemen who are being treated in Russian medical institutions will be transferred.
- Putin further constructively responded to Trump’s idea of implementing a well-known initiative concerning the safety of navigation in the Black Sea. It was agreed that negotiations will begin to further elaborate specific details of such an agreement.
- Putin told Trump that on March 19, a prisoner exchange will be carried out between the Russian and Ukrainian sides – 175 for 175 people. In addition, as a gesture of goodwill, 23 seriously wounded Ukrainian servicemen, who are being treated in Russian medical institutions, will be transferred.
- Both the leaders confirmed their intention to continue efforts to achieve a Ukrainian settlement in a bilateral mode, including taking into account Trump’s proposals. For this, Russian and American expert groups are being created.
- Putin and Trump also touched upon other issues on the international agenda, including the situation in the Middle East and the Red Sea region. “Joint efforts will be made to stabilize the situation in crisis areas, establish cooperation on nuclear non-proliferation and global security. This, in turn, will contribute to improving the overall atmosphere of Russian-American relations. One positive example is the joint vote in the UN on the resolution on the Ukrainian conflict," the statement read.
- The leaders expressed mutual interest in normalising bilateral relations between the two countries to ensure security and stability in the world. “In this context, a wide range of areas in which our countries could establish cooperation was considered. A number of ideas were discussed that go towards developing mutually beneficial cooperation in the economy and energy sector in the long term," the statement read.
- Trump supported Putin’s idea to organise hockey matches in the US and Russia between Russian and American players playing in the NHL and KHL. The presidents agreed to stay in touch on all issues raised.
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