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Trump Announces Ceasefire Talks Between Russia and Ukraine. US President Donald Trump has announced that Russia and Ukraine will "immediately" begin negotiating toward a ceasefire and the end of the war, following a two-hour phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Despite Trump's optimism, a ceasefire or peace deal is not yet imminent, with both leaders setting conditions that will need to be negotiated between the two parties. Putin expressed willingness to collaborate on a "memorandum for a possible peace agreement," while Ukrainian President Zelensky urged the US not to step back from the negotiations. Zelensky emphasized that the negotiation process should include both US and European representatives to ensure the involvement of global leaders in peace efforts. Trump confirmed in a second call with Zelensky and other world leaders that the US would remain engaged in facilitating talks, despite recent frustrations over lack of progress. Putin described his call with Trump as "frank, informative, and constructive," mentioning the potential for a ceasefire if the terms were agreed upon by both parties. Zelensky warned that Ukraine needs stronger sanctions against Russia if Moscow is unwilling to engage in peace talks, adding that the US's involvement is crucial to prevent Putin from benefiting. The US and European leaders also discussed Pope Leo’s offer to host peace talks, a move welcomed by both sides, despite Russia’s reluctance to meet Zelensky face-to-face in Turkey. The conflict between Russia and Ukraine has caused significant casualties, with recent strikes killing at least 10 people, including a civilian minibus attack, further complicating peace efforts. Despite temporary ceasefires in the past, both sides have reported numerous violations, highlighting the difficulties in achieving lasting peace amidst ongoing tensions.
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