Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and US President Trump agree to discuss technical matters for a partial truce aimed at halting attacks on energy and civilian infrastructure, with teams set to meet in Saudi Arabia to coordinate peace steps, despite ongoing hostilities from Russia.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and US President Donald Trump have reached an agreement to discuss the technical details of a partial truce that involves halting strikes on energy and civilian infrastructure. Following a conversation on March 19, Zelenskyy expressed his support for this initiative, asserting that “Ukraine confirmed that we are ready to implement it.”
As part of the peace process, Zelenskyy stated that both nations’ teams are tasked with addressing the technical matters pertaining to the implementation and expansion of the partial ceasefire. These teams are scheduled to convene in Saudi Arabia shortly to further coordinate steps toward achieving peace. He emphasized that advisors and representatives from both Ukraine and the United States could agree on essential aspects related to ensuring lasting peace and security guarantees.
Trump characterized his recent phone call with Zelenskyy as “very good,” noting that it included in-depth discussions stemming from his prior conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The discourse was focused on aligning the requests and needs of both Russia and Ukraine. After the discussions on March 18, it emerged that Putin had dismissed the idea of a 30-day ceasefire which had been previously endorsed by Ukraine, but affirmed a mutual commitment to avoid attacking energy facilities for that period.
However, on March 19, Zelenskyy revealed that Russian forces had attacked Ukraine’s energy infrastructure overnight, contrasting with Putin’s stated intention to cease such targeted strikes.
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In summary, the discussions between Presidents Zelenskyy and Trump are pivotal in furthering the dialogue surrounding a potential truce between Ukraine and Russia. The cooperation between both nations aims to establish a partial ceasefire that protects civilian and energy infrastructures. However, consistent attacks on Ukraine’s facilities underscore the complexities in achieving a lasting peace agreement.
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