Trump-Putin phone call about ending Ukraine war is underway: White House

President Donald Trump is currently engaged in discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin regarding the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, according to a statement released by the White House. The call, which commenced at 10 a.m. ET, is reported to be progressing positively, with White House spokesman Dan Scavino confirming that the conversation is still ongoing as of 10:54 a.m. ET. This development follows Trump’s recent acknowledgment that various aspects of a final agreement have been agreed upon, but significant challenges remain.

In a post on his Truth Social account, Trump expressed his eagerness for the call with President Putin, emphasizing the urgent need to end the escalating violence in Ukraine, which has resulted in the tragic loss of thousands of lives on both sides. The Kremlin’s spokesperson, Dmitry Peskov, indicated that the leaders would address the conflict in Ukraine during the call, although there are numerous other issues to be discussed pertaining to the normalization of U.S.-Russia relations.

State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce highlighted that the United States has proposed a ceasefire deal, which Ukraine has accepted, and it now awaits Russia’s response. The proposed agreement includes an immediate 30-day ceasefire and guarantees the resumption of U.S. military assistance and intelligence to Ukraine, following diplomatic negotiations in Saudi Arabia last week.

Prior to this call, the last conversation between Trump and Putin took place in mid-February, during which they discussed various topics such as Ukraine, the Middle East, energy, artificial intelligence, and the global economy. Trump also reflected on the historical alliance between the United States and Russia during World War II, acknowledging the sacrifices made by both nations.

As the dialogue between Trump and Putin continues, the international community awaits further developments in the efforts to bring a peaceful resolution to the conflict in Ukraine. This story is evolving, and updates will be provided as new information becomes available.

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