By Kazeem Ugbodaga
U.S. President Donald Trump described his recent conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin as “very well,” indicating that Russia and Ukraine would “immediately start negotiations towards a ceasefire.”
Trump said the talks show promising progress but emphasized that the warring nations themselves should determine the terms of any ceasefire.
On the Russian side, President Vladimir Putin told reporters that Russia is ready to collaborate with Ukraine on a peace memorandum and is open to discussing “compromises,” though he did not specify the details.
Putin stressed the importance of addressing the “root causes of the crisis” and expressed optimism that negotiations are “on the right track.”
Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky suggested the possibility of a “high-level” meeting involving Ukraine, Russia, the U.S., the EU, and Britain to find a resolution to the conflict.
Zelensky urged the United States to remain actively engaged in the peace process, adding that “what’s needed is a mirrored readiness from Russia to engage in meaningful talks.”
The developments mark a hopeful but cautious step toward resolving the ongoing conflict, with key leaders expressing willingness to pursue dialogue while acknowledging the challenges ahead.
