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By Staff Writer with Agencies
Kyiv, Ukraine – March 19, 2025 – In a significant diplomatic development, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy described his conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump as a “very substantive and frank” discussion, highlighting new prospects for a ceasefire and potential peace negotiations.
Zelenskyy disclosed that Trump shared details of his earlier discussion with Russian President Vladimir Putin, particularly regarding a proposed 30-day moratorium on strikes against energy infrastructure. The Ukrainian leader expressed support for this step, emphasizing that such measures could serve as the foundation for a broader peace framework.
“One of the first steps toward fully ending the war could be stopping strikes on energy and other civilian infrastructure. I supported this step, and Ukraine confirmed that we are ready to implement it,” Zelenskyy wrote on X (formerly Twitter). “We instructed our teams to resolve technical issues related to implementing and expanding the partial ceasefire.”
Support for a Ceasefire Initiative
A key takeaway from the call was Zelenskyy’s endorsement of Trump’s proposal for an “unconditional ceasefire on the frontline,” a move that he believes is a necessary condition for launching formal peace talks.
“We will continue working to make this happen. We believe that such steps are necessary to create the possibility for a comprehensive peace agreement to be prepared during the ceasefire,” Zelenskyy stated.
Other Issues on the Agenda
In addition to ceasefire discussions, the two leaders addressed a range of critical issues, including the security situation in Russia’s Kursk region, the exchange of prisoners of war, the repatriation of Ukrainian children, and the potential bolstering of Ukraine’s air defense capabilities.
Zelenskyy also announced that Ukrainian and U.S. delegations are preparing to meet in Saudi Arabia in the coming days to further discuss peace initiatives. Advisors and representatives from both sides have been instructed to establish contacts as quickly as possible.
“In further meetings, the teams can agree on all necessary aspects of advancing toward lasting peace and security guarantees,” said the Ukrainian president.
Acknowledging U.S. Support
Zelenskyy expressed his gratitude to Trump and the American people for their ongoing support, acknowledging the significance of Trump’s “peace through strength” approach.
“We agreed to maintain constant contact, including at the highest level and through our teams,” he concluded.
The call marks a potential turning point in diplomatic efforts to end the prolonged conflict between Ukraine and Russia, though it remains to be seen how the ceasefire discussions will unfold amid ongoing hostilities and geopolitical complexities.
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