Washington: US President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that he had a “very good and productive” phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Trump revealed the details of this significant conversation through a post on his Truth Social platform.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, President Trump stated that the discussions led to an agreement on an immediate ceasefire across all energy and infrastructure sectors. The leaders expressed a mutual understanding to work swiftly towards a comprehensive ceasefire and ultimately bring an end to the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Trump emphasized that such a war would not have occurred under his presidency.

Trump elaborated on the discussions, noting that they covered various facets of a potential peace agreement. The conversation touched upon the tragic loss of thousands of soldiers and the shared desire of both President Putin and Ukrainian President Zelensky to conclude the war. Trump conveyed optimism about the current operations, stating that the mission is in full force and hopes to achieve completion for the sake of humanity.

Furthermore, the White House released a statement confirming that both Trump and Putin agreed on the critical necessity of achieving peace and a ceasefire in Ukraine. The statement highlighted the importance of ending the conflict with a lasting peace. Additionally, both sides stressed the importance of improving bilateral relations between the United States and Russia, signaling a potential thaw in diplomatic relations.