Key Takeaways from the Putin-Trump Call (according to Kremlin)
Putin supported Trump's proposal for a mutual 30-day halt in Russian and Ukrainian strikes on energy infrastructure and has instructed the military accordingly.
Putin responded constructively to Trump's initiative on ensuring the security of shipping in the Black Sea.
Putin reaffirmed Russia’s commitment to a peaceful resolution of the conflict in Ukraine during the conversation with Trump.
Russia will hand over 23 severely wounded Ukrainian soldiers to Kyiv.
Russia and the U.S. will establish expert groups to work on a settlement in Ukraine.
Additional Statements from the Kremlin:
Putin told Trump that “the key condition for preventing escalation of the Ukrainian conflict must be the complete cessation of foreign military aid and intelligence-sharing with Kyiv.”
The Kremlin emphasized that “any settlement in Ukraine must address the root causes of the crisis and take into account Russia's legitimate security interests.”
Putin expressed readiness to work jointly on a sustainable resolution for Ukraine.
A prisoner exchange between Russia and Ukraine will take place on Wednesday, based on a 175-for-175 formula, Putin informed Trump.
