Donald Trump announces Russia-Ukraine ceasefire talks will begin again

Joshua Gibson FXStreet

United States (US) President Donald Trump, speaking via Truth Social posts, has again declared a moderate success on attempting to manage the Russia-Ukraine war. According to President Trump, Russia has again agreed to return to the negotiating table in order to secure a complete ceasefire deal with Ukraine. Donald Trump has announced his personal success in bringing the two sides of Russia's three-day invasion of Ukraine, which is approaching the 1,200-day mark, several times during his second term in office.

Key highlights

Russia and Ukraine will immediately start negotiations toward a ceasefire.

Putin's call went very well.

Conditions will be negotiated between the two parties.

Will start negotiations toward ceasefire immediately.

Russia wants large trade with the US when the war is over.

Ukraine can benefit from trade.

Vatican says it would host Russia-ukraine negotiations.

I spoke to NATO leaders after call with Putin.

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Joshua Gibson

FXStreet

Joshua joins the FXStreet team as an Economics and Finance double major from Vancouver Island University with twelve years' experience as an independent trader focusing on technical analysis.

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