Trump's call to Putin hinges on Ukrainian ceasefire
Donald Trump wishes to speak with Vladimir Putin "before or shortly after the weekend," reports Politico. However, it remains unclear whether the discussion will occur as the US president's advisors are discouraging him from proceeding.
What you need to know
- US President Donald Trump wants to talk to Vladimir Putin "before or shortly after the weekend," reports Politico.
- Trump's advisors suggest against the call. They want Putin to first agree to a ceasefire.
- Russia, unlike Ukraine, has dismissed the appeal to halt fighting.
US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are expected to have a phone conversation on Friday, 4 April, or next week, according to Politico, citing its sources.
The website notes, however, that there are no confirmed arrangements regarding the negotiations.
Trump's advisors do not want him to talk to Putin
It remains uncertain whether the talks will actually take place. As Politico reports, Trump's advisors have advised him not to call Putin until the Russian leader agrees to a full ceasefire in Ukraine.
Kyiv agreed to a 30-day ceasefire, provided Russia also complied. However, Moscow refused.
At the end of March, Donald Trump expressed his frustration with Vladimir Putin for not moving towards an agreement. He mentioned that he plans to talk to him soon. The US and Russian leaders last spoke on 18 March.
