US has no illusions about Putin: He is a 'tough character'
Photo: Vladimir Putin, Russian dictator (Getty Images)
US National Security Advisor Mike Waltz stated that the US authorities consider Russian dictator Vladimir Putin, a tough person. Washington has no illusions about whom it is dealing with.
Waltz said that during negotiations, US President Donald Trump and Russian dictator Vladimir Putin touched on "many topics." In particular, they discussed the implementation of a possible ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia, as well as a prisoner exchange.
Trump’s advisor also responded to a question about whether Putin was honest during the negotiations.
"Well, it’s not a matter of whether you necessarily believe. This is trust but verify. This is tough negotiation. Putin’s a tough character. We have no illusions about who we’re dealing with. But both sides, it’s in their interest to end the killing," he noted.
Putin-Trump negotiations
US President Donald Trump and Russian dictator Vladimir Putin held a phone conversation yesterday, March 18. The main topic of discussion was ending Russia's war against Ukraine.
During the negotiations, Putin assured Trump that he had allegedly ordered his military to halt attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure for 30 days.
Despite this, late in the evening on March 18, a Russian drone struck a hospital in Sumy. There were no casualties from the attack.
