What did President Putin-Trump agree on Ukraine?
President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump had a phone call that lasted about two hours.
According to RIA Novosti, Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump had a phone call that lasted about two hours. The Russian leader responded positively to the idea of the parties in the conflict jointly refraining from attacks on energy infrastructure for 30 days and gave corresponding orders to the military.
On Ukraine, the US and Russian leaders continued to exchange detailed and frank views on the situation. President Vladimir Putin affirmed his fundamental commitment to a peaceful solution to the conflict. Putin responded positively to the idea of all sides refraining from attacks on energy infrastructure for 30 days.
“President Putin responded positively to this initiative and immediately assigned the appropriate command to the troops. The Russian side raised a number of important points related to ensuring effective control of a possible ceasefire along the line of combat contact,” the Kremlin said in a statement.
In this context, Moscow pointed out the need to stop the forced mobilization and rearmament of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
“The key condition for preventing the escalation of the conflict and moving towards its resolution through political and diplomatic means is the complete cessation of foreign military aid and intelligence supplies to Kiev,” the Kremlin said.
President Putin affirmed that Russia guarantees the lives of Ukrainian soldiers surrounded in the Kursk region in case they surrender.
Today (March 19), Russia and Ukraine will exchange prisoners of war according to the formula “175 for 175”. Moscow will hand over to Kiev 23 seriously wounded soldiers of the Ukrainian Armed Forces who are being treated in Russia.
Moscow and Washington have agreed to set up expert groups to resolve the Ukrainian crisis. The Russian President stated that he is ready to cooperate with US partners on possible solutions, which must be comprehensive, sustainable and long-term. And taking into account the absolute need to eliminate the root causes of the crisis, as well as Russia's legitimate interests in the security sphere.
Regarding bilateral relations and the international situation, President Trump and President Putin discussed issues related to developing mutually beneficial cooperation in the economic and energy fields.
The Russian leader responded constructively to the initiative on maritime safety in the Black Sea. The two presidents also touched on international issues, including the situation in the Middle East and the Red Sea region. The sides agreed that Iran can never destroy Israel.
After a phone call with his US counterpart Donald Trump, President Vladimir Putin ordered a 30-day halt to attacks on energy facilities in Ukraine.
Commenting on the phone call between the leaders, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said President Donald Trump is once again taking a leadership role in paving the way for peace.