In a recent development, U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin engaged in a two-hour phone conversation, resulting in a limited ceasefire agreement concerning Ukraine. President Putin consented to a 30-day halt on attacks targeting Ukraine’s energy infrastructure but declined to implement a comprehensive ceasefire across all conflict zones.
During the call, Putin stipulated conditions for this limited ceasefire, including the cessation of U.S. military and intelligence support to Ukraine. These demands were not reflected in the official White House summary of the discussion.
Despite the agreement, skepticism remains regarding Russia’s commitment. Notably, within an hour of the ceasefire announcement, reports emerged of Russian forces attacking the energy grid in Sloviansk, Ukraine, raising concerns about the durability of the truce.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed reservations about the limited scope of the ceasefire, emphasizing the necessity for Ukraine’s involvement in any lasting agreement. He underscored that partial measures might not adequately protect civilian areas beyond the specified energy infrastructure.
The international community continues to monitor the situation closely, advocating for comprehensive peace negotiations that involve all relevant parties to ensure a sustainable resolution to the conflict.
