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The Kremlin says a highly anticipated phone call between Putin and Trump will take place between 13:00 and 15:00 GMT to discuss Ukraine and the ‘normalisation’ of US-Russia ties.

Published On 18 Mar 2025

  • Russia says Presidents Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump will hold a phone call between 13:00 GMT and 15:00 GMT, and while there is a “certain understanding” with the US, there are also many questions.
  • Ukraine tells Russia to agree to an “unconditional” ceasefire before the Trump-Putin call.