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Key Points

Russia has expressed willingness to continue diplomatic dialogue with Ukraine, signaling potential progress towards resolving the ongoing conflict. Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Maria Zakharova indicated readiness to develop a comprehensive peace memorandum addressing core settlement issues. Recent discussions between Russian and US leadership suggest a possible pathway to negotiations, though challenges remain significant. The international community watches closely as diplomatic efforts aim to de-escalate tensions and explore peaceful resolution mechanisms.

Key Points: Putin-Trump Ukraine Peace Talks Signal Potential Diplomatic Breakthrough

  • Russia ready to continue diplomatic contacts with Ukraine
  • Putin and Trump discuss potential peace memorandum
  • Ceasefire negotiations seen as imminent possibility
  • Diplomatic channels remain open for conflict resolution
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Russia says ready for further contacts with Ukraine

Russia signals readiness for peace talks with Ukraine, following diplomatic discussions between Putin and Trump about potential ceasefire negotiations.

"There is a tremendous opportunity for Russia to create massive amounts of jobs and wealth. Its potential is UNLIMITED. - Donald Trump"

Moscow, May 20

Moscow is ready to continue contacts with Kyiv and will propose to work on a memorandum about a potential peace deal, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Maria Zakharova said Tuesday.

Zakharova said Russia has "once again affirmed its desire to achieve a final, fair settlement of the crisis," adding that progress towards a resolution of the conflict cannot be achieved without tackling the root causes.

She said it is necessary to agree on many aspects, including the main principles of the settlement, the timing of the potential peace agreement and details regarding a possible ceasefire if relevant agreements are reached.

Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said earlier on Tuesday that Moscow and Kyiv must now prepare for contacts on the development of the joint memorandum regarding the peace treaty and ceasefire, Xinhua news agency reported. He welcomed the renewed contacts between Russia and Ukraine, saying there is no deadline for the completion of the memorandum.

On Monday, Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump held a telephone conversation on the Ukraine crisis and recent Russia-Ukraine talks in Istanbul.

Ceasefire negotiations between Russia and Ukraine "will begin immediately," said Trump after his two-hour call with his Russian counterpart, noting that "the tone and spirit of the conversation were excellent."

Right after his phone call with Putin, Trump posted on his social media Truth Social that Russia and Ukraine will "immediately start negotiations toward a ceasefire," and work to end the conflict.

He said Russia is eager to pursue major trade deals with the United States once the conflict ends. "There is a tremendous opportunity for Russia to create massive amounts of jobs and wealth. Its potential is UNLIMITED. Likewise, Ukraine can be a great beneficiary on Trade, in the process of rebuilding its Country."

He added that the ceasefire conditions will be negotiated between Russia and Ukraine, "as it can only be, because they know details of a negotiation that nobody else would be aware of."

However, when speaking to reporters later, Trump warned that he could back out of the negotiation process. "Big egos involved, but I think something's going to happen. And if it doesn't, I just back away, and they're going to have to keep going again," he said.

- IANS

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Priya K.
As an Indian watching this conflict, I hope both sides find a peaceful solution soon. The war has already affected global food and fuel prices, which hits our economy hard. Russia showing willingness to talk is a positive sign 🙏
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Rahul S.
India has maintained a balanced position on this conflict, and that's the right approach. We have good relations with both Russia and Western nations. Hope our diplomacy can play a constructive role in bringing peace.
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Anjali M.
The mention of trade deals after the war ends shows what this is really about - economic interests. While peace is important, we must remember Ukraine's sovereignty shouldn't be compromised. India should support territorial integrity as we face similar challenges.
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Vikram P.
Trump's involvement makes me skeptical. He's known for unpredictable foreign policy. India should watch carefully - any peace deal must be sustainable, not just for election optics. The root causes mentioned by Russia need proper addressing.
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Sunita R.
The world needs peace, but at what cost? If Russia gets away with invading a neighbor, what message does that send to other aggressive nations? India must be careful in its stance - we don't want to justify similar actions in our region.
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Karan D.
Let's hope this isn't another false dawn. So many ceasefire attempts have failed. The common people suffer the most - just like in any conflict. Maybe India can share its experience of resolving disputes through dialogue 🤝

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