‘Putin-Jalensky should talk about himself first’, Trump’s new stand on Russia-Ukraine ceasefire
Donald Trump, Putin and Jailonsky
US President Donald Trump has recently indicated a change in its stance over the Russia-Ukraine ceasefire. He had earlier announced a plan to mediate a direct conversation between Russia and Ukraine to end the war soon, but now he says that Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodimir Jailonski should first interact with their own.
When Trump spoke to Putin on the phone
The US President spoke to Russian President Putin on the phone on 19 August 2025 during a discussion with Jailonsky and European leaders at the White House. During this time, Trump suggested that Putin and Jailonsky should meet. He described it as a very good initial step towards ending the war.
Both leaders will have to talk directly
At the same time, now Trump has indicated that the two leaders will have to talk directly for permanent peace in Russia-Ukraine. Trump’s new attitude, in which he emphasized the direct conversation between Putin and Jailonsky before the ceasefire, is being considered a U-turn from their earlier situation. Where he immediately emphasized the ceasefire and arbitration.
Trump engaged in bilateral talks
Recently, Donald Trump said in an interview with Wabc Radio’s host Mark Levin, ‘I just want to see what happens in Putin and Jailonski’s meeting? He is preparing for bilateral talks of the two leaders. Since this statement, experts speculated that Trump has now put a straight war on Putin and Jailonski.
Trump’s strategy can increase pressure on Ukraine
Experts believe that this strategy can increase pressure on Ukraine, as Trump also clarified that Ukraine may have to give up expectation of lost areas and NATO membership.
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