NYT: Conversation With Putin Disappoints Trump
10- 19.03.2025, 8:23
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The head of the White House did not get what he wanted.
The result of a phone call with Russian dictator Vladimir Putin fell short of expectation for US President Donald Trump. The Kremlin agreed to a partial truce and put forward a number of conditions. The New York Times writes about it.
Putin first agreed to a limited ceasefire, which calls for an end to attacks on energy infrastructure, on the condition that Ukraine does the same. However, the Russian leader refused to back a broader 30-day halt in hostilities that the U.S. had proposed.
If the energy infrastructure deal is indeed implemented, it would be the first mutually agreed cessation of attacks in a war that has lasted three years. The White House described the agreement as a possible first step toward a peaceful resolution of the war.
The publication noted that a limited ceasefire would be beneficial not only for Ukraine but also for the Kremlin. Ukraine has recently launched heavy strikes against Russian oil and gas facilities deep behind its lines, jeopardising important sources of revenue for Moscow.
During an hour-and-a-half phone call with US President Donald Trump, Putin emphasised that a long-term ceasefire is only possible with a complete halt to military and intelligence assistance to Ukraine. In fact, the Russian leader is demanding a halt to all support that Kyiv has received from the US and allies during the three years of war.
Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance have criticised the multi-billion dollar aid to Ukraine, but the White House did not mention this part of the discussion in its report. There was also no information about possible agreements on territories that are now under Russian occupation.
‘The White House also did not outline any discussions about what territory Russia might retain after its seizure of about 20 per cent of Ukraine's territory, beginning with its illegal annexation of Crimea in 2014. The outcome of the conversation seemed to fall short of Trump's expectations regarding Moscow after days of optimistic statements from the White House that peace could be achieved,‘ the article reads.’
Despite the Kremlin's stated support for a partial ceasefire, Putin put forward a number of conditions that are unacceptable for Kyiv. In particular, the Russian leader was insisting that Ukraine must stop the mobilisation and rearmament of the army.
According to Trump, during the conversation with Putin, territorial issues and control over nuclear power plants, particularly the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, which is under Russian occupation, were supposed to be discussed. However, the White House and the Kremlin did not provide any details on this aspect of the talks.
The Trump administration noted in its official statement topics that go beyond Ukraine, including the situation in the Middle East and nuclear arms control. The last existing strategic arms limitation treaty between the US and Russia ends next year, and talks on its renewal have yet to begin.
A ceasefire in Ukraine could be the first step towards a much broader normalisation of relations with Russia for Trump. At the same time, most U.S. allies in NATO insist on continuing the policy of sanctions and military support for Ukraine.
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