Trump-Putin Call: A Push for Ukrainian Peace

President Donald Trump is set to speak with Russia's Vladimir Putin regarding the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Trump aims to mediate peace, labeling the crisis a proxy war between the U.S. and Russia, despite Russia's reluctance to engage without meeting its conditions. The situation remains tense as diplomatic efforts continue.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 19-05-2025 19:18 IST | Created: 19-05-2025 19:18 IST
Trump-Putin Call: A Push for Ukrainian Peace

In a critical diplomatic move, U.S. President Donald Trump is poised to engage Russian President Vladimir Putin in a dialogue aimed at addressing the violent conflict in Ukraine, marking the most severe East-West standoff since the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis.

Trump, eager to etch his legacy as a peacemaker, underscores the Ukrainian crisis as a proxy war between global superpowers. Despite advocating for peace, the Trump administration remains steadfast in its warnings of further sanctions against Russia if peace negotiations stagnate.

As anticipation builds, tensions are heightened by Russia's recent military maneuvers and firm territorial demands. The international community watches closely, seeking resolution in a conflict that has strained diplomatic relations worldwide.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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