Ceasefire Talks Between President Trump and Vladimir Putin on Ukraine

SOURCE www.npr.org
President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed to start talks toward a ceasefire in Ukraine during a phone call. The Kremlin proposed a 30-day halt to strikes on energy infrastructure as a first step. The leaders discussed the need for a lasting peace agreement and negotiations will begin immediately in the Middle East.

Key Points

  • Agreement to start talks toward a ceasefire in Ukraine
  • 30-day halt to strikes on energy infrastructure proposed by Kremlin
  • Discussion on a lasting peace agreement
  • Negotiations to begin immediately in the Middle East

Pros

  • Initiating talks toward a ceasefire in Ukraine
  • Discussions on a lasting peace agreement

Cons

  • End to foreign intelligence sharing and military aid to Ukraine insisted by Putin