Vladimir Putin kept Trump waiting for a phone call by an hour, delaying a high-stakes conversation about Ukraine. Putin may demand concessions in exchange for a ceasefire deal, including Kyiv's NATO membership and territory. The call could be historic if Putin agrees to a ceasefire, but Kyiv is not involved in the conversation.
Key Points
Putin kept Trump waiting for an hour before their scheduled call
Putin may demand concessions from Trump in exchange for a ceasefire deal in Ukraine
Kyiv's NATO membership, peacekeepers, and territory are potential points of negotiation
The fate of Ukraine may be decided based on the outcome of the call
Kyiv is not involved in the conversation between Trump and Putin