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Trump, Putin Agree to Partial Ceasefire in Ukraine, Broader Peace Talks Stall

The limited ceasefire halts strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, but continued attacks and Russian demands for Western aid cessation hinder progress toward a comprehensive truce.

Ukrainian service personnel use searchlights to try and find drones over Kyiv during a Russian strike
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy attends a joint press conference with Finnish President Alexander Stubb (not pictured) at the Presidential Palace in Helsinki, Finland, March 19, 2025. Lehtikuva/Heikki Saukkomaa via REUTERS
US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy have begun their call.
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Overview

  • Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed to stop strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure following a call with U.S. President Donald Trump, but refused a broader 30-day ceasefire proposal supported by Ukraine.
  • The agreement includes plans for technical negotiations on a maritime ceasefire in the Black Sea, marking a potential next step toward a full ceasefire.
  • Ukraine remains skeptical of Russia's intentions, citing ongoing drone and missile strikes, including attacks on civilian infrastructure shortly after the ceasefire announcement.
  • Putin's conditions for a broader truce include halting Western military aid and intelligence sharing with Ukraine, demands Kyiv has firmly rejected.
  • Prisoner exchanges were agreed upon, with each side set to release 175 prisoners and Russia returning 23 wounded Ukrainian soldiers, as negotiations continue in Saudi Arabia.