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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Lucy Leeson

Putin addresses Russia Ukraine ceasefire hopes after phone call with Trump

Russia Ukraine United States Vladimir Putin Donald Trump

Vladimir Putin has said Russia is ready to work towards ending the fighting in Ukraine, following his two-hour phone call with Donald Trump.

The Russian leader and his US counterpart spoke at length during a phone call on Monday (19 May).

Putin said Russia and Ukraine would need to find compromises to suit all parties.

Putin said: “The US President expressed his position regarding the cessation of hostilities, a ceasefire, and I, for my part, also noted that Russia also supports a peaceful settlement of the Ukrainian crisis. We must simply determine the most effective paths towards peace.”

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