Trump and Putin Agree to Partial Ceasefire in Ukraine, Excluding Kyiv and Allies

The 30-day suspension of attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure hinges on Kyiv's compliance, raising concerns over the exclusion of Ukraine and European nations from negotiations.

US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed to a 30-day pause on attacks targeting Ukraine's energy infrastructure, contingent on Ukraine's reciprocal restraint.
The agreement is viewed as a preliminary step toward broader peace talks but does not include a comprehensive ceasefire, which Putin rejected.
Putin outlined conditions for a broader ceasefire, including halting Western arms supplies and intelligence sharing with Ukraine, while Kyiv has yet to officially respond to the partial deal.
European leaders, including Olaf Scholz and Emmanuel Macron, criticized the exclusion of Ukraine and European allies from the negotiations and called for a fully inclusive peace process.
Discussions between Trump and Putin also addressed nuclear proliferation, Middle East stability, and the potential for improved US-Russia relations.