The Kremlin has confirmed that Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump are scheduled to have a phone conversation on Tuesday, March 18, as part of ongoing efforts to broker a ceasefire in Ukraine.
Trump initially revealed the call to journalists, indicating that “substantial effort” had been made between the U.S. and Russia to address the conflict in Ukraine.
Later, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov verified the upcoming dialogue, informing reporters, “That is indeed correct. Such a conversation is in the works for Tuesday.” However, he chose not to elaborate on the specific issues that would be on the agenda.
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Trump’s special envoy, Steve Witkoff, was in Moscow last week to present specifics of a U.S.-Ukrainian ceasefire proposal, which suggests a 30-day halt in hostilities.
Putin has shown receptiveness to the ceasefire suggestion but pointed out there are “significant concerns” regarding its execution—matters he intends to discuss directly with Trump.
This anticipated phone call occurs amid increasing global focus on the Ukraine conflict and ongoing diplomatic interactions between global powers.