Trump Claims Breakthrough As Russia Agrees To Ceasefire Talks
US President Donald Trump has announced that Russia and Ukraine will “immediately” begin negotiations aimed at reaching a ceasefire, following a two-hour phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
In a statement on Truth Social, Trump said the conversation went “very well” and described the “tone and spirit” of the discussion as “excellent”. He added that the conditions for a ceasefire would be decided between Ukraine and Russia, noting that “they know details of a negotiation that nobody else would be aware of.”
The announcement marks the most significant diplomatic development in months, though there is still little clarity on what form any ceasefire might take or whether it would lead to a longer-term peace deal.
Putin, speaking shortly after the call, confirmed that Russia is willing to resume talks and said discussions had continued between Russian and Ukrainian officials since the last face-to-face negotiations in Istanbul. He said Russia would be open to working on a “memorandum” that could form the basis of a future peace agreement and include a temporary ceasefire if both sides agree.
He also said Russia was prepared to discuss “compromises”, without specifying what those might be.
While both leaders projected confidence following their call, there was no mention of concrete agreements or timelines. It also remains unclear how Ukraine has responded to Russia’s proposed framework or what conditions Kyiv would insist on before entering formal talks.
Trump also held calls on the same day with several other world leaders, including Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, French President Emmanuel Macron, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, and Finnish President Alexander Stubb.
The move to reinitiate talks comes amid growing international pressure to end the war, which has entered its third year with no clear military resolution in sight. Trump has previously expressed frustration with the pace of negotiations and has hinted at wanting to take a more assertive role in bringing both sides to the table.
Despite the optimistic tone of the announcements, major uncertainties remain. Russia has continued its military operations in eastern Ukraine, and previous rounds of negotiations have repeatedly stalled over issues of territorial control and security guarantees.
For now, both sides have agreed to return to talks — but whether this round will lead to a breakthrough or simply another pause in the fighting remains to be seen.
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