Trump and Putin hold phone call but Kremlin refuses Ukraine ceasefire

[muriel_volestrangler]

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 call’s primary objective.

The Russian leader also suggested that his country’s 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

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Trump calls it "excellent"; but basically it seems to be that Trump is going to give up. I suppose that might help, overall.

Donald Trump:

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 "what’s 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]

1. It seems "Day One" comes later each year.

"Promises made... what promises?

[Deuxcents]

2. I heard an interview with JD Vance today and he said we've done everything we can do

And maybe it’s time to walk away from “Biden’s war”. This is Not Biden’s war..it’s Putin’s war and TSF is unable to convince his good friend to bring this to an end. The interviewer did not correct him. 🤬

[sheshe2]

3. JD ...

...and it is still Biden's fault.

[BaronChocula]

4. Call transcript excerpt

PUTIN: What you are wearing Kraz?
KRASNOV: A halter top and Daisy Dukes, sir.
PUTIN: You are kneeling, yes?
...

[kkmarie]

9. 😂 Yam Tits in a halter top

[BaronChocula]

12. Yam Tits !

[kkmarie]

13. Someone on bluesky called him that

Freakin hilarious 😂

[Safe as Milk]

5. Trump can't order Putin to stop, and he never could.

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]

6. Were we able to record their conversation (tsf & Putin)

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. Putin Talks About Talks

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]

8. Do you think Stinky will ever realize Putin doesn't want peace but

All of Ukraine?

[kkmarie]

10. Amazing to me, everytime Krasnov talks to Putin

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]

11. Mango Mussolini

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.