Trump, Putin agree in 90 min call on ‘movement to peace’ beginning with ‘energy and infrastructure ceasefire’

President Donald Trump held a phone call with his Russian counterpart on Tuesday that lasted around an hour and a half, during which Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed the need to end the war between Russia and Ukraine, as well as the need for strengthened relations between the US and Russia.

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt posted a readout of the call between the two leaders: "Today, President Trump and President Putin spoke about the need for peace and a ceasefire in the Ukraine war. Both leaders agreed this conflict needs to end with a lasting peace. They also stressed the need for improved bilateral relations between the United States and Russia. The blood and treasure that both Ukraine and Russia have been spending in this war would be better spent on the needs of their people. This conflict should never have started and should have been ended long ago with sincere and good faith peace efforts.”
 

Readout of President Donald J. Trump's Call with President Vladimir Putin:

Today, President Trump and President Putin spoke about the need for peace and a ceasefire in the Ukraine war. Both leaders agreed this conflict needs to end with a lasting peace. They also stressed the…

— Karoline Leavitt (@PressSec) March 18, 2025