The Kremlin is organizing a phone call between Presidents Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump, aimed at addressing the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, specifically concerning a proposed U.S.-backed cease-fire. The call, considered significant as it marks the first conversation since Putin's demands for a truce, may cover territorial disputes and the status of Ukrainian nuclear power plants. While both leaders express optimism about ending the war, the Kremlin remains non-committal regarding specific agenda items. The relationship between the U.S. and Russia continues to be marked by complex negotiations and underlying tensions over the Ukraine crisis.
We want to see if we can bring that war to an end, Mr. Trump said. Maybe we can. Maybe we can't, but I think we have a very good chance.
The Kremlin's spokesman confirmed at a briefing on Monday that a call was expected to take place the following day.
In recent weeks, Russia and the United States have engaged in tightrope bargaining over the war in Ukraine that Mr. Putin started more than three years ago.
Speaking about the proposal for a 30-day cease-fire last week, Mr. Putin said...
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