Trump to hold phone talks with Putin on Tuesday about a possible ceasefire in Ukraine

Washington, D.C. – The White House confirmed Monday that U.S. President Donald Trump will hold a phone conversation with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, on Tuesday. The talks will focus on negotiations to reach a ceasefire agreement in Ukraine, amid the conflict that has shaken the region in recent years.

Sources close to the US administration indicated that Trump will seek to explore diplomatic avenues to de-escalate tensions in eastern Ukraine, where clashes between Ukrainian forces and Russian troops have persisted despite previous attempts at mediation.

The conversation comes amid growing international pressure for a peaceful solution. Meanwhile, European leaders have expressed concern that a potential agreement could disrupt NATO's current defense strategy in Eastern Europe.

For its part, the Kremlin has not yet provided details about Putin's position regarding these negotiations, although in recent statements, the Russian leader has emphasized the need for security guarantees for Russia.

This virtual meeting between the two leaders will mark a key moment in US-Russia relations and could redefine the course of the conflict in Ukraine.

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