Trump and Putin conversation and Zelenskyy's visit to Finland - Tuesday brief
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Finland on a visit. And US President Donald Trump had a conversation with Russian dictator Vladimir Putin.
Read more about what happened on Tuesday, March 18.
Russia's war against Ukraine
- Russian drone attack causes fires at industrial sites in Dnipropetrovsk region
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Ukrainian forces withdraw from one of the fronts in Donetsk region
Trump and Putin agree on steps toward peace in Ukraine - No strikes on energy sector
US President Donald Trump had a conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin. They agreed to start the path toward a ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia, according to a statement from the White House.
Today, Trump and Putin discussed the issue of a ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia. During the conversation, "the leaders agreed this conflict needs to end with a lasting peace."
According to the White House, Putin and Trump agreed on the first steps toward peace in Ukraine.
The Office of the President of Ukraine has responded to the talks between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, stating that Russia has rejected a ceasefire, according to the RBC-Ukraine's sources in the Presidential Office.
Erdoğan seeks meeting with Trump at White House in April - Bloomberg
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan wants to meet with US President Donald Trump. He expects the meeting to take place in April, Bloomberg reports.
Erdoğan likely considers strengthening the strategic partnership between Ankara and Washington to be critical to regional stability. This is because Türkiye wants to become a prominent mediator in resolving issues ranging from Ukraine to Syria.
British PM discusses Russia's war in Ukraine with Trump before his talks with Putin
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer discussed the war in Ukraine with US President Donald Trump. The conversation took place on the eve of Trump's phone call with Vladimir Putin, according to Sky News.
Keir Starmer had a telephone conversation with US President Donald Trump last night.
The main topic of discussion was the war in Ukraine and Trump's desire to help end it.
Zelenskyy arrives in Finland
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Finland on Tuesday, March 18. His plane landed at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, according to Helsingin Sanomat.
During his visit, Zelenskyy is scheduled to meet with Finnish President Alexander Stubb, as well as several other Finnish officials.
The agenda also includes bilateral talks and delegation meetings following a welcoming ceremony at the Presidential Palace.
