President Vladimir Putin stopped short of agreeing to a comprehensive ceasefire in Ukraine during a highly anticipated phone call with President Donald Trump on Tuesday, despite optimistic claims from the U.S. administration.
Shortly after their conversation, Trump took to Truth Social to highlight what he described as significant progress, suggesting that an immediate ceasefire focused specifically on “Energy and Infrastructure” had been established.
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“My phone conversation today with President Putin of Russia was a very good and productive one,” Trump declared. “We agreed to an immediate Ceasefire on all Energy and Infrastructure, with an understanding that we will be working quickly to have a Complete Ceasefire and, ultimately, an END to this very horrible War between Russia and Ukraine.”
Trump further emphasized the gravity of the ongoing conflict, stating, “This War would have never started if I were President! Many elements of a Contract for Peace were discussed, including the fact that thousands of soldiers are being killed, and both President Putin and President Zelenskyy would like to see it end. That process is now in full force and effect, and we will, hopefully, for the sake of Humanity, get the job done!”
Despite Trump’s optimistic portrayal, national security analysts cast significant doubt on the substance and authenticity of the purported ceasefire agreement. Beth Sanna, a prominent national security analyst, provided sharp criticism of Russia’s stance and Trump’s characterization of the conversation.
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“This is a way of Russia appearing to do what the United States wants, while actually saying, ‘Absolutely no’ to the unconditional ceasefire that everybody agreed to in Riyadh,” Sanna told CNN. She elaborated further, stating, “But the way that they’re framing it, they’re trying to pander and make it look like they’re agreeing. But, in fact, what have they agreed to? The very thing that Ukraine is being successful right now in this war is striking all of Russia’s energy infrastructure. So, picking that one thing is a win.”
Sanna emphasized the strategic implications, clarifying, “All the things…in this Kremlin readout is about for the next phase to actually get to a full ceasefire. These are Kremlin terms; these are not American terms.” The contrasting narratives emerging from Washington and Moscow highlight the complexities of diplomatic negotiations, underscoring lingering uncertainties about prospects for peace in Ukraine.
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