US President Donald Trump said his phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin “went very well.” As a result, he confirmed that Russia and Ukraine “will immediately start negotiations” to stop the war and reach a ceasefire.
Vatican May Host the Talks
Shortly after the call, Trump posted on Truth Social. He revealed that the Vatican, “as represented by the Pope, has stated that it would be very interested in hosting the negotiations.” He then added, “Let the process begin!”
Putin Reveals Plan for Peace Memorandum
Meanwhile, Putin also shared updates from the conversation. He said that he and Trump agreed Russia would prepare a “memorandum” together with Ukraine. This document would outline the main points of a “possible” peace agreement.
Phone Call Lasted Over Two Hours
According to AFP, Putin told Russian media that the phone call with Trump lasted more than two hours. He said recent talks in Istanbul between Russian and Ukrainian teams had already set a positive example.
Russia Open to Working With Ukraine
After the call, Putin stated, “Russia will propose and will be ready to work with the Ukrainian side on a memorandum on a possible future peace agreement defining a range of positions.”
He also explained that the document might include “the principles of settlement, the timing of a possible peace agreement and so on — including a possible ceasefire for a certain period of time if appropriate agreements are reached.”
However, he did not share further details about the proposed memorandum.
Putin Praises Trump’s Role in Restarting Dialogue
So far, Ukraine and its Western allies have pushed for a ceasefire. However, Russia had resisted. Now, things may be shifting.
Putin thanked Trump for helping bring Kyiv and Moscow back to the table. He said, “Contact between participants of the meeting and negotiations in Istanbul — this contact was restarted and it gives us the basis to think that on the whole we are on the right path.”
Call Ends With Hopes for Compromise
Furthermore, Putin emphasized the need for effort from both sides. He said they must make “maximum” efforts to find “compromises that would suit all sides.”
In conclusion, he described the phone call with Trump as “very useful.”
