Putin-Trump Call: Ceasefire Possible, But Compromises Are Key

Putin and Trump Discuss Ukraine Ceasefire: Compromises Needed, Says Russian President MOSCOW, May 21, 2025 — In a significant development in the ongoing Ukraine conflict, Russian President Vladimir Putin and former US President Donald Trump engaged in a two-hour phone conversation on May 20. The discussion centered on the possibility of a ceasefire, with Putin stressing the importance of reaching compromises between the involved parties before any such agreement can be achieved. "A ceasefire is possible, but first, compromises are needed," Putin stated in remarks to reporters following the call. He added that Russia remains committed to a peaceful resolution of the Ukrainian crisis and that the two leaders agreed on the need to create "a memorandum on a possible future peace treaty." The memorandum would address key issues such as the principles of a settlement and the terms of a potential peace agreement, including a possible temporary ceasefire. The call follows Trump's earlier conversation with Ukrainian President Zelensky. While details of the Trump-Zelensky call remain undisclosed, the subsequent conversation with Putin suggests ongoing diplomatic efforts to address the conflict. The focus on compromises indicates a potential path toward de-escalation and a lasting peace agreement.