Putin tells Trump: Russia is ready to ceasefire with Ukraine

Shafaq News/ Russian President Vladimir Putin said that Moscow is prepared to agree to a ceasefire with Ukraine and is ready to work on a memorandum of understanding to that effect.

The announcement came following a phone call with US President Donald Trump that lasted more than two hours, “it was meaningful, frank, and highly productive," Putin added. 

He thanked Trump for helping to revive direct talks between Moscow and Kyiv, emphasizing the importance of diplomacy in resolving the conflict.

“Russia supports a ceasefire, but lasting peace requires the most effective solutions,” Putin said, noting that Trump also shared his views on ending the war.

This marks the third official call between the two leaders this year, as the Trump administration steps up diplomatic efforts to end a conflict it views as having cost the United States significantly. 

Meanwhile, Trump announced that Russia and Ukraine will soon begin talks on a ceasefire, adding that the Vatican has expressed readiness to host the negotiations. “The terms of the ceasefire will be discussed by both sides,” he posted on Truth Social. 

Trump also noted that Russia is eager to pursue major trade deals with the United States once the war ends, and added that Ukraine, too, could benefit economically from closer ties with Washington.