- India,
- 19-Mar-2025 10:59 PM IST
Russia-Ukraine War: Russia-Ukraine War: Efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine war have intensified. US President Donald Trump had vowed to end this conflict as soon as he returned to power. Recently, he held separate talks with the presidents of Russia and Ukraine to discuss the possibilities of a ceasefire.
Trump's diplomacy
On Tuesday, Trump spoke to Russian President Vladimir Putin over the phone, while on Wednesday he spoke to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Trump said that talks are being held keeping in mind the needs of both countries. He expressed confidence that this is an important step in the right direction.
Differences on ceasefire
Russia has agreed to a temporary ceasefire, but rejected a full 30-day ceasefire. However, despite the limited ceasefire, both sides have accused each other of continuing attacks. This is raising questions about the success of the peace talks.
Is peace possible?
The White House issued a statement saying that peace efforts will continue under Trump's leadership. Experts believe that if a concrete agreement is reached between Russia and Ukraine, it could be an important step towards ending this long-running war.