U.S. and Russia to Start Negotiations Immediately Amid Global Uncertainty
In a dramatic development, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that he has held a “lengthy and highly productive” phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, during which both leaders agreed to begin negotiations for a ceasefire in Ukraine.
Posting on his TruthSocial platform, Trump stated that the two leaders had reached a mutual understanding to initiate diplomatic efforts immediately. He also revealed that they had agreed to visit each other’s nations, marking a potential shift in U.S.-Russia relations.
“As we both agreed, we want to stop the millions of deaths taking place in the War with Russia/Ukraine,” Trump wrote. “President Putin even used my very strong campaign motto of ‘COMMON SENSE.’ We both believe very strongly in it.”
According to Trump, the U.S. negotiating team will include:
- Marco Rubio – Secretary of State
- John Ratcliffe – CIA Director
- Michael Waltz – National Security Adviser
- Steve Witkoff – U.S. Ambassador and Special Envoy
This group is set to engage with Russian counterparts as the U.S. pushes for a resolution to the conflict.
While some have welcomed the push for diplomacy, Ukrainian and European officials have raised alarms over Washington’s negotiating stance. Key concerns include:
- Trump’s opposition to U.S. troop deployments in Ukraine
- A potential shift in U.S. support for Ukraine’s NATO aspirations
- The possibility of a settlement that favors Russia’s territorial claims
With negotiations set to begin immediately, the world will be watching closely to see whether this effort leads to a meaningful ceasefire or further geopolitical tensions.
More details are expected to emerge in the coming days as both sides prepare for high-stakes diplomacy.