Trump and Putin talks stall as Ukrainian peace remains elusive

• The conversation between Trump and Putin did not produce a breakthrough on peace in Ukraine.
• Trump announced the possibility of withdrawing from the peace process.
• The reactions from Ukraine and Russia to the conversation were markedly different.

The latest conversation between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin did not deliver the anticipated breakthrough for ending the conflict in Ukraine. According to CNN, this meeting only underscored the existing differences between the parties and showed how far we are from achieving peace.

Donald Trump, following his conversation with Putin, stated that Ukraine and Russia should agree to ceasefire terms themselves. The US President emphasized that if an agreement is not reached, he would withdraw from the peace process. While this is a classic move, given the US skepticism about supporting Ukraine, it may indeed occur.

Russia seems content with the conversation, whereas Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky diplomatically "disagrees with Trump’s position." The leader of Ukraine is striving to avoid new tensions with the US, highlighting the delicate nature of the situation.

Vladimir Putin, after his discussion with Donald Trump, reiterated his extensive demands, which include, among other things, the demilitarization of Ukraine and its "denazification." As CNN points out, Putin wants peace but on terms that are unacceptable to Ukraine as a sovereign state.

"Sure, Putin wants peace, but only on terms that it would be impossible for Ukraine to accept while remaining an independent nation," CNN concludes.

The current situation indicates that peace in Ukraine remains a distant prospect. The talks between Trump and Putin did not yield the expected results, and the differences between the parties remain significant.