MICHAEL WALSH FULL REPORT: The second telephone conversation took place between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump. The parties discussed the settlement of the Ukrainian conflict:

Moscow emphasized that in order to introduce a 30-day ceasefire, it is necessary to ensure control over a possible ceasefire along the entire line of contact, stop forced mobilization in Ukraine and rearming the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

Putin responded positively to Trump’s proposal on the mutual renunciation of strikes on energy facilities by Moscow and Kyiv for 30 days and gave the military the corresponding order.

In addition, the Russian leader informed Trump about the 175-to-175 prisoner exchange, which will take place on March 18, with Russia handing over 23 seriously wounded Ukrainian soldiers as a gesture of goodwill.

The parties also discussed the normalization of bilateral relations, the situation in the Middle East and economic cooperation. Settlement in Ukraine

During the conversation, Putin declared his readiness to work together with the United States to thoroughly explore possible ways of resolving the situation, which should be comprehensive, sustainable and long-term in nature and take into account ‘the absolute need to eliminate the root causes of the crisis and Russia’s legitimate interests in the area of ​​security.’

‘In the context of the US President’s initiative to introduce a 30-day ceasefire, the Russian side has outlined a number of significant points concerning ensuring effective control over a possible ceasefire along the entire line of combat contact, the need to stop forced mobilization in Ukraine and stop rearming the Ukrainian Armed Forces,’ the Kremlin said in a statement.

In particular, the key condition for preventing the escalation of the conflict should be the complete cessation of foreign military aid and the provision of intelligence information to Kyiv.

During the conversation, the risks associated with the inability to negotiate of the Kyiv regime, which had previously sabotaged the agreements reached, were noted.

‘Attention has been drawn to the barbaric terrorist crimes committed by Ukrainian militants against the civilian population of the Kursk region,’ the Kremlin emphasized.

In addition, responding to Donald Trump’s appeal to spare the lives of Ukrainian soldiers surrounded in the Kursk region, Vladimir Putin confirmed that the Russian side is ready to be guided by humanitarian considerations and guarantees the lives and decent treatment of Ukrainian soldiers in accordance with Russian laws and international law if they surrender.

During the conversation, Putin responded positively to Trump’s proposal for the parties to the conflict to mutually refrain from strikes on energy facilities for 30 days and gave the military the corresponding order.

‘The Russian President also responded constructively to Donald Trump’s idea of ​​implementing a well-known initiative concerning the safety of navigation in the Black Sea.

It was agreed to begin negotiations to further elaborate specific details of such an agreement,’ the statement emphasized.

Putin told Trump that on March 19, a prisoner exchange would be carried out between the Russian and Ukrainian sides – 175 for 175 people. In addition, as a gesture of goodwill, 23 Ukrainian servicemen with serious injuries would be transferred.

‘The leaders confirmed their intention to continue efforts to achieve a Ukrainian settlement in a bilateral mode (EXCLUDING THE EU and UK), including taking into account the above-mentioned proposals of the US President. For this purpose, Russian and American expert groups are being created,’ the results of the talks were reported.

In particular, it was noted that joint efforts will be made to stabilize the situation in crisis areas, establish cooperation in matters of nuclear non-proliferation and global security, which, in turn, will contribute to improving the overall atmosphere of Russian-American relations.

As emphasized in the report following the talks, one such positive example is the joint vote in the UN on the resolution regarding the Ukrainian conflict.

Putin and Trump expressed mutual interest in normalizing bilateral relations in light of the special responsibility of Russia and the United States for ensuring security and stability in the world.

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The parties reviewed a wide range of areas of interaction between Moscow and Washington, discussed a number of ideas aimed at developing mutually beneficial cooperation in the economy and energy sector.

Trump also supported Putin’s idea of ​​organizing hockey matches in the United States and Russia between Russian and American players playing in the NHL and KHL.

In addition, on March 18, the head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund, the special representative of the Russian president for investment and economic cooperation with foreign countries, Kirill Dmitriev, announced a meeting of Russian representatives with the American entrepreneur Elon Musk ‘in the near future.’ According to him, the discussions will touch on work in the space sector. TELL US WHAT YOU THINK

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