Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed to halt attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure but rejected a broader ceasefire unless the West ceases all military aid to Kyiv.
The 90-minute conversation with former U.S. President Donald Trump marked an attempt to reset strained U.S.-Russia relations but fell short of Trump’s goal of securing an immediate 30-day ceasefire, which Ukraine had already agreed to.
Despite Trump’s optimism, the Kremlin insisted that peace talks hinged on a complete halt to Western military and intelligence support for Ukraine—an unlikely concession from Kyiv’s allies.
Just hours after the call, explosions and air raid sirens were reported in Kyiv, signaling Russia’s continued offensive.
While President Trump has pushed for a swift resolution, European leaders, including German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and French President Emmanuel Macron, reaffirmed their commitment to arming Ukraine, dismissing hopes of a quick diplomatic breakthrough.