Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has consented to a partial truce in the conflict with Russia, a move that was talked about during a telephone conversation between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, the White House said on Wednesday.
Trump informed Zelensky about his call with Putin, which was held on Tuesday.
As per Karoline Leavitt, the White House spokesperson, the two leaders "agreed on a partial ceasefire aimed at energy." A readout of the call, to be released by Secretary of State Marco Rubio and National Security Adviser Mike Waltz, confirmed the deal.
Leavitt further said, "Technical teams are going to Saudi Arabia shortly to talk about broadening the ceasefire to the Black Sea, and it could potentially be a stepping stone into a full, larger ceasefire." She further added that this agreement may be the initial step towards a complete settlement of the war and ensuring permanent security.
Although President Trump initially suggested a 30-day ceasefire, which Zelensky agreed to, the two leaders instead committed to a partial ceasefire aimed at energy and infrastructure facilities.
Leavitt described Trump's phone call with Zelensky as "fantastic."
"President Trump gave a complete briefing to President Zelensky regarding his conversation with Putin, including the major issues. They discussed the Kursk situation and decided they would have close coordination between their defense establishment as the battlefield evolves. President Zelensky asked for further air defense systems, especially Patriot missiles, to safeguard civilians. President Trump said he would work with him to see options available, particularly in Europe," Leavitt stated.
She went on to say, "President Zelensky thanked President Trump for his leadership and reaffirmed his intention to implement a complete ceasefire. Trump also touched on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, such as electrical supply and nuclear power plants. He said the US could help run these plants, leveraging its experience in electricity and utilities. American ownership of these plants would provide substantial safeguarding of the infrastructure and improve Ukraine's energy security."
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