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Trump and Putin to discuss Ukraine conflict this week

March 16, 2025 / 9:25 PM
Trump and Putin to discuss Ukraine conflict this week
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Sharjah 24 – AFP: US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are expected to speak this week as efforts to negotiate a ceasefire in the ongoing Ukraine war intensify.

US proposal for ceasefire and Moscow’s response

The United States recently proposed a halt in the fighting after talks in Saudi Arabia, with Ukraine accepting the offer. However, President Putin has yet to provide a clear response, instead listing conditions and raising concerns about the proposal.

Trump's envoy optimistic about positive discussion

Trump’s envoy for the conflict, Steve Witkoff, who recently met with Putin, expressed optimism about the upcoming discussion between the two leaders. He suggested that the conversation would be "good and positive" for the conflict resolution.

Ongoing diplomatic efforts and talks between Lavrov and Rubio

The Moscow government reported that US Secretary of State Marco Rubio had spoken with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, discussing concrete steps for implementation based on a previous US-Russia summit in Saudi Arabia. The two officials agreed to remain in contact, but no direct mention of the ceasefire was made.

Zelensky accuses Russia of delaying peace efforts

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has accused Russia of not wanting to end the war, stating that Moscow aims to improve its position on the battlefield before agreeing to any ceasefire.

Russia’s continued military actions

Despite the calls for peace, Russia launched 90 Iranian-made Shahed drones onto nine Ukrainian regions. Zelensky further criticized Putin, accusing him of “lying” about the ceasefire’s complexity and working against Trump’s potential peace efforts.

Rising tensions as ceasefire talks continue

Putin has raised doubts about the proposed ceasefire, arguing that it would benefit Ukraine more than Russia, especially given the current Russian momentum in various regions of Ukraine. As diplomatic talks unfold, the situation on the ground remains volatile, with casualties continuing to mount.

Recent drone strike in Ukraine

In the latest escalation, Ukraine reported that a Russian drone strike in the city of Izyum killed one person. The city had previously fallen to Russia but was retaken by Ukrainian forces.

 

March 16, 2025 / 9:25 PM

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