Trump engages Putin for ceasefire talks amid Ukraine tensions

Monday, May 19, 2025, 12:20 pm

President Trump is set to engage in high-stakes talks with Putin, pushing for a ceasefire amidst the simmering Ukraine conflict. The move, laced with the usual political theatrics, underscores his hopes for a meaningful de-escalation while keeping critics suitably skeptical.

ledevoir.com / Que veut la Russie?

En trois ans, Moscou n’a pas changé ses objectifs de guerre.

ledevoir.com / Trump dit que la Russie et l’Ukraine vont «démarrer immédiatement des négociations en vue d’un cessez-le-feu»

Le président américain a eu un appel avec son homologue russe, qui s’est « très bien passé ».

citynews.ca / Trump says Russia-Ukraine ceasefire talks will begin immediately following call with Putin

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Monday that Russia and Ukraine will “immediately” begin ceasefire negotiations after what he described as an “excellent” call with Russian President Vladimir Putin that lasted more than two hours. Trump also spoke with Ukrainian leader Volodymyr…

nationalpost.com / Trump’s ‘important’ call with Putin underway as U.S. seeks Ukraine ceasefire

The Trump-Putin call comes after Ukraine and Russia held their first direct talks in three years in Turkey on Friday

globalnews.ca / Trump says he hopes for ceasefire progress ahead of calls with Putin, Zelenskyy

Trump expressed his hopes for a “productive day” Monday — and a ceasefire — in a social media post over the weekend. His effort will also include calls to NATO leaders.

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