Trump and Putin's Ceasefire Negotiations

Recent discussions between President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin focused on efforts to establish a ceasefire in Ukraine after three years of conflict. Although the call did not yield a formal peace agreement, it resulted in the Kremlin agreeing to halt strikes on energy infrastructure for 30 days and initiating talks for a maritime ceasefire in the Black Sea. One critical issue raised during these discussions was Putin's insistence on halting foreign military aid to Ukraine and the monitoring of any ceasefire, asserting that NATO countries should not be involved. While Trump expressed his commitment to ending the war, the dialogue underscores ongoing tensions and differing viewpoints about the potential future of Ukraine's relationship with NATO and security guarantees.