Putin proposes a truce in Ukraine for May 9, which is supported by Trump
Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed today in a telephone conversation to his US counterpart, Donald Trump, a truce with Ukraine on the occasion of Victory Day over Nazi Germany, celebrated on May 9, the Kremlin reported this Wednesday. "Putin informed his American colleague about his readiness to announce [...]
TL;DR
- Putin proposed a truce with Ukraine for Victory Day (May 9) to Trump.
- Trump actively supported the ceasefire initiative.
- Both leaders recalled previous successful truces during Orthodox Easter.
- Ukraine has conducted drone attacks on Russian oil refineries and ports.
- These attacks have impacted oil transit and caused spills.
- Putin condemned the Ukrainian attacks on civilian infrastructure as terrorism.
- Trump emphasized the importance of a swift cessation of hostilities in Ukraine.
- Trump believes a deal to end the Ukraine conflict is close.