Trump and Putin discuss Ukraine cease-fire as Putin signals readiness for Victory Day pause
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Updated · The Wall Street Journal · Apr 29
Trump and Putin discuss Ukraine cease-fire as Putin signals readiness for Victory Day pause
8 articles · Updated · The Wall Street Journal · Apr 29
During a phone call on Wednesday, President Trump proposed a Ukraine cease-fire, and President Putin indicated willingness to declare one for Russia's May 9 Victory Day celebrations.
Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov confirmed Putin's readiness, while Trump rejected Putin's offer to help with Iran’s nuclear material, prioritizing ending the Ukraine war.
The planned cease-fire follows a previously violated Easter truce and comes as Russia scales back its Victory Day parade due to security threats from Ukrainian drone and missile attacks.
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