White House releases readout of Trump and Putin's call on Ukraine ceasefire

The White House has released a readout of President Trump's call with Russian President Putin and their discussions about a ceasefire in Ukraine. NBC News' Kelly O'Donnell reports on what the two leaders discussed, including the "movement to peace" beginning with "an energy and infrastructure ceasefire."

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Putin agrees in Trump call to pause Ukraine energy attacks but no full ceasefire

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Trump to Call Putin

White House say “we’ve never been closer to peace than at this moment”.
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Putin says any Ukraine ceasefire should ‘lead to long-term peace’

Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed in principle with U.S. ceasefire proposals, but said there were details that needed to be worked out, perhaps in a phone call with president Trump.
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Putin questions Ukraine ceasefire plan and sets out string of conditions

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Ukraine's reaction to Trump's upcoming call with Putin

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Trump set to speak with Putin as he pushes for ceasefire

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Zelenskyy says partial ceasefire would be 'positive' but expresses 'skepticism'

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Vladimir Putin agrees to 30-day halt to attacks on Ukraine’s energy grid

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Ukraine agrees to Trump’s 30-day ceasefire plan

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Trump envoys begin Russia outreach after Ukraine breakthrough

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Trump and Putin to hold call on ceasefire deal soon, US envoy says

Steve Witkoff, who recently met Putin, says he expects the presidents to have a positive discussion.
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Why Putin's 'cautiously optimistic' response to Trump's Ukraine ceasefire hides his dilemma

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Trump and Putin stress improving U.S.-Russia relations in phone call

Russian President Vladimir Putin told President Trump that halting foreign aid to Ukraine is key to ending the war, the Kremlin says.
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U.S. envoy reportedly in Moscow to meet with Putin about potential Ukraine ceasefire

Russian media is reporting President Trump's special envoy for Russia and Ukraine, Steve Witkoff, has arrived in Moscow as the U.S. prepares to present Russia with a 30-day ceasefire proposal that ...
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Trump: Russia not accepting ceasefire would be 'very disappointing'

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Putin says Russia in favor of ceasefire proposal, but 'there is a nuance'

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Putin sets out conditions for Ukraine ceasefire

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Trump and Putin agree on 'energy and infrastructure ceasefire' as step to Ukraine peace deal

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Trump previews Putin call, including potential negotiation topics

President Donald Trump plans to speak on Tuesday with Russian President Vladimir Putin amid the U.S. president’s efforts to end Russia’s war in Ukraine.
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Trump meets with NATO chief amid push for Russia-Ukraine ceasefire

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Trump says he and Putin will discuss land and power plants in Ukraine ceasefire talks

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Putin backs idea of Ukraine ceasefire, but says terms must be discussed

Russia's Vladimir Putin said he agrees in principle with a U.S. proposal for a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine, but that the terms need to be worked out.
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