We have a old saying, Its called Tough Love.They are tieing Ukraine's hands
Agree 100%I have a difficult time understanding how there isn't a single person around Trump that has a hard time with this. The FBI, the CIA, everyone in his circle... they all hear these phone calls or know what's going on. How are they all just okay with this?
Putin has agreed to a 30-day ceasefire on energy infrastructurePutin agrees to 30-day ceasefire in attacks on energy infrastructure, but long lists of conditions, demands remain for further progress
The Kremlin readout, in Russian, is more extensive, and gives us a glimpse into Putin’s arguments – and a long list of conditions and demands on his side.
It says the Russian side “outlined a number of significant points” requiring further consideration, including on “effective control” over any ceasefire along the line of conflict, and Russia’s demand to stop mobilisation of Ukrainians and rearming of its armed forces alongside its broader request to “eliminate the root causes of the crisis.”
The statement also added Moscow’s “key condition” to prevent further escalation of the conflict in a demand to “completely cease” foreign military aid and intelligence sharing for Ukraine.
But the readout confirms that Putin has agreed to a 30-day ceasefire on energy infrastructure, and says the Russian leader has already issued relevant orders.
The Kremlin’s text also says that Putin “responded constructively” to proposal of a ceasefire at sea, with further negotiations expected on this issue.
The statement also says that Putin informed Trump of plans for a Russian-Ukrainian swap of 175 prisoners of war on each side, and “as a gesture of goodwill” a further release of 23 “seriously wounded” Ukrainian servicemen.
The readout also covered their discussions on the Middle East and the Red Sea, as well as broader push to “normalise bilateral relations.”
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Trump and Putin agree temporary halt on energy infrastructure strikes as Zelenskyy welcomes proposal – as it happened
Trump hails ‘productive’ call with Russian president as Putin issues long list of conditions; Ukraine’s president reacts to Trump-Putin callwww.theguardian.com
"Trump and Putin share a "mutual interest" in normalizing relations between Washington and Moscow due to "the special responsibility of Russia and the United States for ensuring security and stability in the world," the Kremlin's statement reads."MAR 18, 2025
Zelensky also said that Putin's rejection of Washington's 30-day ceasefire plan signaled the Kremlin's desire to "issue ultimatums" rather than negotiate peace in good faith.![]()
Zelensky confirms prisoner exchange, says he has not yet spoken with Trump after Putin call
"I expect that we will have a conversation with President Trump, we will understand the details," Zelensky told Suspilne on March 18. "We have always supported the position of not attacking the energy sector with any weapons."kyivindependent.com
"I would really like President Trump to hear and see what Putin wants," Zelensky said.
"Putin wants to make several offensives in the Zaporizhzhia direction, in the east, in the Kharkiv and Sumy directions. Why? ... In order to put maximum pressure on Ukraine and then issue ultimatums from a position of strength."
Trump and Putin share a "mutual interest" in normalizing relations between Washington and Moscow due to "the special responsibility of Russia and the United States for ensuring security and stability in the world," the Kremlin's statement reads.![]()
Trump, Putin open to 'mutually beneficial cooperation' in key sectors, Kremlin says
"A number of ideas were discussed that are moving towards the development of mutually beneficial cooperation in the economy and energy sector," the Kremlin said in a readout of the March 18 phone call between Putin and Trump.kyivindependent.com
"In this context, a wide range of areas in which our countries could establish interaction was considered. A number of ideas were discussed that are moving towards the development of mutually beneficial cooperation in the economy and energy sector."
Zelensky's comments followed a phone call between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, who discussed the possibilities of a temporary ceasefire. Afterwards, Washington and Moscow announced that they planned to hold negotiations in the Middle East "immediately."![]()
'I don't want us to be on Putin's menu' — Zelensky says negotiations must include Ukraine
"We are an independent state. Without us, I think it's wrong to negotiate," President Volodymyr Zelensky said on March 18.kyivindependent.com
"I don't want to offend anyone, but I don't want us to be on Putin's menu," Zelensky said.
"We are not a salad ... We are an independent state. Without us, I think it's wrong to negotiate."
No . Nothing that give Russian Ukrainian land is right or fair. With trump trying to hand zapoeizhzhia to Russia means we will never know what they did with my cousin's body.i would never get records from the church their and never get to pay respects to my ancestors buried there.We have a old saying, Its called Tough Love.
It is easier to build strong children than
to repair broken men.
After the last three years its time to make changes for the Better.
Stop the dispute and build for a better future.
MAR 18, 2025
Zelensky also said that Putin's rejection of Washington's 30-day ceasefire plan signaled the Kremlin's desire to "issue ultimatums" rather than negotiate peace in good faith.![]()
Zelensky confirms prisoner exchange, says he has not yet spoken with Trump after Putin call
"I expect that we will have a conversation with President Trump, we will understand the details," Zelensky told Suspilne on March 18. "We have always supported the position of not attacking the energy sector with any weapons."kyivindependent.com
"I would really like President Trump to hear and see what Putin wants," Zelensky said.
"Putin wants to make several offensives in the Zaporizhzhia direction, in the east, in the Kharkiv and Sumy directions. Why? ... In order to put maximum pressure on Ukraine and then issue ultimatums from a position of strength."
Trump and Putin share a "mutual interest" in normalizing relations between Washington and Moscow due to "the special responsibility of Russia and the United States for ensuring security and stability in the world," the Kremlin's statement reads.![]()
Trump, Putin open to 'mutually beneficial cooperation' in key sectors, Kremlin says
"A number of ideas were discussed that are moving towards the development of mutually beneficial cooperation in the economy and energy sector," the Kremlin said in a readout of the March 18 phone call between Putin and Trump.kyivindependent.com
"In this context, a wide range of areas in which our countries could establish interaction was considered. A number of ideas were discussed that are moving towards the development of mutually beneficial cooperation in the economy and energy sector."
Zelensky's comments followed a phone call between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, who discussed the possibilities of a temporary ceasefire. Afterwards, Washington and Moscow announced that they planned to hold negotiations in the Middle East "immediately."![]()
'I don't want us to be on Putin's menu' — Zelensky says negotiations must include Ukraine
"We are an independent state. Without us, I think it's wrong to negotiate," President Volodymyr Zelensky said on March 18.kyivindependent.com
"I don't want to offend anyone, but I don't want us to be on Putin's menu," Zelensky said.
"We are not a salad ... We are an independent state. Without us, I think it's wrong to negotiate."
All scary stuff. Trump even more enmeshed with Putin, seeing themselves as the two big powers running the world. Also how can he even consider being "friends" with a murdering tyrant and then trying to give him credibility. It's immoral IMO MOO