Trump and Putin hold phone call but Kremlin refuses Ukraine ceasefire
Source: The Guardian
Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump have held a rare phone call, which the US leader described as excellent, but the Kremlin refused to agree to a ceasefire in the war with Ukraine, despite pressure from Washington and European allies.
Speaking to reporters in Sochi after the two-hour conversation on Monday, Putin described the call as very meaningful and frank, and said he was prepared to work with Ukraine on drafting a memorandum for future peace talks.
However, the Russian leader declined to support the US-proposed 30-day unconditional ceasefire, which Ukraine had already agreed to and which Washington had framed as the calls primary objective.
The Russian leader also suggested that his countrys maximalist objectives in the war with Ukraine remain unchanged.
Read more: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/may/19/trump-and-putin-hold-phone-call-but-kremlin-refuses-ukraine-ceasefire
Trump calls it "excellent"; but basically it seems to be that Trump is going to give up. I suppose that might help, overall.
He says the talks show "progress", but suggests it should be left for the warring countries to decide the conditions for a ceasefire between themselves
Vladimir Putin:
The Russian leader tells reporters that Russia is ready to work with Ukraine on reaching a memorandum for peace and is prepared to discuss "compromises" - though he doesn't clarify what this would involve
Volodymyr Zelensky:
Ukraine's president suggests that he is considering a "high-level" meeting between Ukraine, Russia, the US, EU countries and Britain to end the war
Zelensky also urges the US to not distance itself from discussions, adding that "whats needed is a mirrored readiness from Russia to engage in meaningful talks"
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cz9y5xy81jqt?post=asset%3A28e1df79-253c-4c34-acf0-34895cb67819#post

JohnnyRingo
(19,976 posts)"Promises made... what promises?
Deuxcents
(22,721 posts)And maybe its time to walk away from Bidens war. This is Not Bidens war..its Putins war and TSF is unable to convince his good friend to bring this to an end. The interviewer did not correct him. 🤬

...and it is still Biden's fault.
BaronChocula
(2,850 posts)PUTIN: What you are wearing Kraz?
KRASNOV: A halter top and Daisy Dukes, sir.
PUTIN: You are kneeling, yes?
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kkmarie
(196 posts)BaronChocula
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kkmarie
(196 posts)Freakin hilarious 😂
Safe as Milk
(119 posts)He's just running another scam. Putin WILL NOT STOP THE INVASION. The ONLY way the war will stop is when Putin is dead. He will NOT capitulate. Ever. He won't quit with two million Russians dead. Or 4 million. This is the hill that Putin will die on. Whatever Trump says means nothing to Putin. It's Trump who's running the scam as the king who can move mountains. Trump can't tie his shoes. His only constructive move is to back UKR, and he won't do that, either, because he wants to conquer Russia and build a hotel in Moscow. And he'll never do that, either. NO ONE has ever suggested that Trump has delusions of grandeur. Why not?
KS Toronado
(21,054 posts)like our laws mandate so EVERYBODY knows what was said or did the tsf again make sure no
one would ever know what they talked about?
DallasNE
(7,810 posts)Under current circumstances talks are a waste of time. What is needed is pressure on Russia in the form of tighter sanctions on Russia in conjunction with increased shipments of arms to Ukraine. Especially more air defense systems to protect the civilians and longer range weapons that can knock out railroad bridges and more munitions. You have to change conditions on the grounds in order to improve conditions for talks. This is a war of attrition.
Ray Bruns
(5,295 posts)All of Ukraine?
kkmarie
(196 posts)about ceasefires or peace. Putin immediately bombs Ukraine.
I just don't think it's coincidence. I also don't think they talk about peace. I think it's those 2 assholes putting pressure on Zelenskyy to surrender Ukraine.
Edit: to add that overnight Russia attacked Ukraine with drones
lonely bird
(2,363 posts)Said the phone call was excellent.
What the actual fuck does that mean?
This brain damaged imbecile needs to be removed, period. The the Republican Party needs to be destroyed.