Ceasefire Talks Archives - National Times

National Times Bureau, May 20, 2025: In a major diplomatic development, Russia and Ukraine have agreed to begin immediate ceasefire talks following a two-hour phone call between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. The conversation reportedly led to a preliminary agreement halting Russian strikes on Ukraine’s energy and infrastructure facilities for the next 30 days.Although the truce marks a potential breakthrough, it remains limited. President Putin refrained from committing to a full ceasefire, reiterating Russia’s long-standing demands. These include security guarantees about Ukraine’s NATO membership and an end to Western arms support for Kyiv.Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy…

National Times Bureau, March 25, 2025: US negotiators pushed for a 30-day partial ceasefire in Ukraine, holding talks with Russian representatives in Riyadh on Monday, a day after separate discussions with Kyiv’s team. Despite an agreement "in principle" last week, hostilities persist as both sides continue drone and missile strikes.Ceasefire Disputes and Nuclear Plant ProposalA key dispute is over which targets should be off-limits. The US insists on protecting energy and infrastructure, while Russia limits it to energy facilities. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy seeks additional safeguards for railways and ports.Former US President Donald Trump, overseeing the negotiations, proposed the US…

Ceasefire Talks

Russia-Ukraine to Start Truce Talks After Trump-Putin Call, 30-Day Pause on Attacks Agreed

US Mediates Partial Ceasefire Talks as Ukraine and Russia Continue Attacks