Putin Tells Trump Russia Ready for Ukraine Ceasefire During Victory Day: Report
Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
TLDR
- Russian President Vladimir Putin told former U.S. President Donald Trump that Russia is prepared to observe a ceasefire in Ukraine during the Victory Day celebrations on May 9.
- Putin also expressed willingness to help mediate the U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict, a proposal Trump reportedly supported while urging an end to the Ukraine war.
- The conversation, lasting 90 minutes, touched upon Iran's nuclear program and the potential consequences of further military action in the region.
In a significant diplomatic development, Russian President Vladimir Putin has indicated a potential willingness to implement a ceasefire in Ukraine, specifically timed around the upcoming Victory Day celebrations on May 9. This overture was reportedly made during a direct conversation with former U.S. President Donald Trump, who has previously expressed a desire to resolve the conflict swiftly.
We are ready to declare a ceasefire during the Victory Day celebrations.
According to Kremlin foreign policy aide Yuri Ushakov, Putin conveyed his readiness for a truce during the Victory Day period. Trump is said to have actively supported this proposal. The discussion also encompassed the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, with Putin reaffirming Russia's strategic initiative and commitment to achieving its military objectives. Trump, for his part, reportedly emphasized the importance of ending the Ukraine conflict as soon as possible, suggesting that an agreement might be within reach.
An agreement to end the Ukraine conflict is already close.
The conversation extended beyond Ukraine, touching upon the U.S.-Israel-Iran tensions. Putin reportedly advised Trump that his decision to extend the ceasefire with Iran was correct and warned of severe consequences should military actions resume. Trump, however, redirected the focus back to Ukraine, expressing a stronger desire for Putin's involvement in ending that conflict. This exchange highlights a complex geopolitical landscape where different conflicts and diplomatic initiatives intersect, with Russia positioning itself as a potential mediator while pursuing its objectives in Ukraine.
I want you to end their war before you help us.
DistantNews Editorial
Originally published by Hankyoreh in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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