Trump-Putin call: First details

What is known so far:

• Trump and Putin began their conversation around 04:00 p.m. Kyiv time and spoke for over an hour and a half.
• Neither the Russian nor the American side has disclosed details of their discussion.
• The White House releases first statement on Trump-Putin conversation.

08:10 p.m. Kyiv time

The White House has also released a statement regarding the conversation between Trump and Putin.

According to the statement, Trump and Putin agreed to begin a path toward a ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia, specifically addressing an end to strikes on energy infrastructure.

"The leaders agreed that the movement to peace will begin with an energy and infrastructure ceasefire, as well as technical negotiations on implementation of a maritime ceasefire in the Black Sea, full ceasefire and permanent peace," the White House statement reads.

08:05 p.m. Kyiv time

The Kremlin has made its first statements regarding the conversation between Trump and Putin.

During the talks, Putin expressed his willingness to work with the US on "exploring possible settlement options that should be comprehensive, stable, and long-term" while also "addressing the root causes of the crisis."

Additionally, Putin outlined Russia’s ceasefire conditions to Trump, which include halting Ukraine’s mobilization and rearming of its Armed Forces.

07:00 p.m. Kyiv time

According to Reuters, the White House will soon release a statement regarding the conversation between Putin and Trump.

06:50 p.m. Kyiv time

Meanwhile, CNN, citing Russian sources, reports that the conversation between Trump and Putin went "very well."

06:40 p.m. Kyiv time

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told Russian media that the conversation between Trump and Putin has concluded. However, he did not disclose any details about how it went.

06:30 p.m. Kyiv time

According to NBC News, Trump and Putin have already finished their conversation. The call lasted about an hour and a half.

Notably, it was previously reported that Trump would address journalists immediately after his conversation with Putin.

Updated

Scavino clarified that as of 5:30 p.m. (Kyiv time), the call between Trump and Putin was still in progress.

They have been talking for more than an hour and a half.

Presidential aide and White House deputy chief of staff Dan Scavino reported that Putin and Trump had begun talks.

“Happening Now — President Trump is currently in the Oval Office speaking with President Vladimir Putin of Russia,” he wrote on X.

Their conversation began at 10:00 a.m. EDT (4:00 p.m. Kyiv time).

He added the call was going well and was still in progress.

These negotiations are taking place after official US representatives held talks with both the Russian and Ukrainian sides, which Trump described as "very good and productive." According to Western media, the White House chief is currently trying to secure Putin's support for a US-initiated 30-day ceasefire proposal.

On the eve of the conversation, during an interaction with journalists, the American leader announced that he would discuss "land," "power plants," and "dividing up assets" with Putin. Presumably, he means the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, which remains under Russian occupation. Western media have also reported various "insider" claims about the "concessions" the US president might offer to Russia.

Trump expressed hope that he and Putin "would be able to make some statements" regarding the US proposal for a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine. According to the White House chief, the Russians would agree to this initiative.

Before his conversation with Putin, Trump also stated that "many elements" of a peace agreement to end the Russia-Ukraine war had supposedly "already been agreed to."

"Many elements of a Final Agreement have been agreed to, but much remains. Thousands of young soldiers, and others, are being killed. Each week brings 2,500 soldier deaths, from both sides, and it must end NOW," he wrote on Truth Social.

According to Trump, if Russia does not agree to a 30-day ceasefire, it will be a "disheartening moment for the world." The White House did not rule out that the US president might impose additional sanctions against Russia if deemed "necessary."

US idea of ceasefire in Ukraine

Earlier, US and Russian delegations held negotiations in Riyadh regarding the settlement of the war in Ukraine. Subsequently, US representatives met with a Ukrainian delegation in Jeddah in March.

Following the Washington-Kyiv negotiations, the Ukrainian side, which had proposed a ceasefire in the air and at sea, announced that it agreed to a full 30-day ceasefire as proposed by the US, but only if Russia reciprocated.

Washington, for its part, resumed military aid deliveries to Ukraine, intelligence sharing, and sent its representative to Moscow to discuss the possibility of establishing a temporary ceasefire.

On March 13, US Special Envoy for the Middle East Steve Witkoff visited Moscow, where he held talks with Putin. The White House did not disclose details of the meeting or Russia’s stance but characterized the results with "cautious optimism."

Before his meeting with Witkoff, Putin commented on the US ceasefire proposal, stating that Moscow "generally" supports it, "but there are nuances." Specifically, he wants Ukraine to refrain from mobilization, training military personnel, and receiving weapons during this period.

Trump called Putin's remarks "encouraging but incomplete," while President Volodymyr Zelenskyy characterized them as "another Russian manipulation."

Although the Kremlin did not reveal details of the Witkoff-Putin meeting, particularly regarding Russian demands, it stated that certain "signals" had been conveyed to Trump's envoy.

According to Bloomberg, Putin’s condition is that the US halts arms supplies to Ukraine. Allegedly, this would be a "precondition" for signing the ceasefire agreement. Furthermore, Russia seeks the cessation of all aid to Ukraine, but as the media notes, its minimum goal is to ensure that at least American assistance is halted.

While active discussions continue about the possibility of a 30-day ceasefire and the end of Russia’s war against Ukraine, Kyiv has outlined several red lines for any peace agreement, not only about territorial issues.