Trump and Putin Focus on Ukraine-Russia Stop-Fireplace: What to Know

President Trump and President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia spoke by cellphone on Tuesday as Washington pushes for a cease-fire in Ukraine. Mr. Trump stated earlier than the decision that the subjects would come with energy vegetation and “dividing up” Ukrainian belongings.

The White Home stated the decision had began at round 10 a.m. Japanese. At round 12:30 p.m., the Kremlin stated the decision had concluded, the Russian state information company Tass reported. Additional particulars weren’t instantly obtainable.

It was the primary identified dialog between the 2 leaders since Ukraine agreed to assist a U.S.-backed monthlong cease-fire, so long as Russia does the identical. Whereas Mr. Trump has acknowledged his want to dealer a truce as shortly as doable, Mr. Putin has appeared to be searching for extra concessions.

“Many components of a Closing Settlement have been agreed to, however a lot stays,” Mr. Trump wrote earlier than the decision on Fact Social, his social media platform. He added that the conflict “should finish NOW,” and stated he was trying ahead to talking with Mr. Putin.

On Tuesday, Mr. Putin projected confidence in a speech to Russian businesspeople earlier than speaking to Mr. Trump. He stated Western companies that left Russia after the invasion of Ukraine and now want to return wouldn’t have the ability to reacquire their belongings for modest sums and would face Russian regulatory scrutiny.