Very productive discussions with Donald Trump, says Vladimir Putin

But slow progress dampens hopes for Russia-Ukraine peace deal as Kyiv says Moscow planning attacks

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday following a telephone conversation with US President Donald Trump said that the exchange was extremely productive. Putin said that Russia also supports a peaceful settlement of the Ukraine crisis. “This conversation has effectively taken place and lasted more than two hours. I would like to emphasise that it was both substantive and quite candid. Overall, I believe it was a very productive exchange,” he said.

Putin expressed his gratitude towards the US for attempting to sort the Ukraine-Russia issue. “I expressed my gratitude to the US President for the support provided by the US in facilitating the resumption of direct talks between Russia and Ukraine aimed at potentially reaching a peace agreement and resuming the talks which, as we know, were thwarted by the Ukrainian side in 2022,” he said.

Putin said that Trump shared his views on the cessation of hostilities during the phone call that lasted for over two hours. “We agreed that Russia would propose and is ready to engage with the Ukrainian side on drafting a memorandum regarding a potential future peace agreement. This would include outlining a range of provisions, such as the principles for settlement, the timeframe for a possible peace deal, and other matters, including a potential temporary ceasefire, should the necessary agreements be reached,” he said.

Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday accused Russia of using diplomacy to “buy time to continue its war and occupation” and also said he is working with allies to ensure that pressure compels Russia to change its behaviour.

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