• Economy
  • Editor’s Pick
Money Rise Today – Investing and Stock News
  • Investing
  • Stock
Editor's Pick

Trump, Putin agree to begin ceasefire negotiations in Middle East, White House says

by March 18, 2025
written by March 18, 2025

President Donald Trump spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin for at least 90 minutes Tuesday about ending the war in Ukraine, the White House said, noting that the two leaders agreed that ‘negotiations will begin immediately in the Middle East.’

The two leaders also agreed to a ceasefire against energy infrastructure, both sides said. Trump described the call as ‘very good and productive’ on Truth Social.

‘Many elements of a Contract for Peace were discussed, including the fact that thousands of soldiers are being killed, and both President Putin and President Zelenskyy would like to see it end,’ Trump wrote on social media. ‘That process is now in full force and effect, and we will, hopefully, for the sake of Humanity, get the job done!’

The call began at 10 a.m. ET, according to White House spokesman Dan Scavino. The White House then said around 12:52 p.m. that the call was over, though it would not say initially exactly when each side hung up.

‘Today, President Trump and President Putin spoke about the need for peace and a ceasefire in the Ukraine war. Both leaders agreed this conflict needs to end with a lasting peace,’ the White House said in a statement after the call. ‘They also stressed the need for improved bilateral relations between the United States and Russia. The blood and treasure that both Ukraine and Russia have been spending in this war would be better spent on the needs of their people.
 
‘This conflict should never have started and should have been ended long ago with sincere and good faith peace efforts. The leaders agreed that the movement to peace will begin with an energy and infrastructure ceasefire, as well as technical negotiations on implementation of a maritime ceasefire in the Black Sea, full ceasefire and permanent peace,’ it continued. ‘These negotiations will begin immediately in the Middle East.’

‘The leaders spoke broadly about the Middle East as a region of potential cooperation to prevent future conflicts. They further discussed the need to stop proliferation of strategic weapons and will engage with others to ensure the broadest possible application. The two leaders shared the view that Iran should never be in a position to destroy Israel,’ the White House also said. ‘The two leaders agreed that a future with an improved bilateral relationship between the United States and Russia has huge upside. This includes enormous economic deals and geopolitical stability when peace has been achieved.’

During the call, Putin said a complete cessation of military aid to Ukraine was a key condition for ending the war, Russia’s state-run TASS news agency reported, citing the Kremlin.

Putin backed the idea from Trump of a mutual 30-day pause of strikes on energy infrastructure and gave that command to his military, according to TASS. It also reported that Russia will return 23 seriously wounded Ukrainian soldiers to Kyiv as a gesture of goodwill. 

Trump said last night that ‘Many elements of a Final Agreement’ to end the Ukraine war ‘have been agreed to, but much remains.’ 

State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce said Monday that ‘the ball is now in Russia’s court’ to accept a U.S.-proposed ceasefire deal that Ukraine agreed to last week.

The U.S.-backed proposal, which includes an immediate 30-day ceasefire and guaranteed resumption of U.S. military aid and intelligence to Ukraine, was finalized during diplomatic talks in Saudi Arabia last week.

The last time Trump and Putin spoke was in mid-February. 

‘I just had a lengthy and highly productive phone call with President Vladimir Putin of Russia. We discussed Ukraine, the Middle East, Energy, Artificial Intelligence, the power of the Dollar, and various other subjects,’ Trump said at the time. 

‘We both reflected on the Great History of our Nations, and the fact that we fought so successfully together in World War II, remembering, that Russia lost tens of millions of people, and we, likewise, lost so many!’ Trump continued.  

‘We each talked about the strengths of our respective Nations, and the great benefit that we will someday have in working together. But first, as we both agreed, we want to stop the millions of deaths taking place in the War with Russia/Ukraine,’ he also said. 

Fox News’ Alec Schemmel and James Levinson contributed to this report.

This post appeared first on FOX NEWS
0 comment
0
FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail

previous post
AI that can match humans at any task will be here in five to 10 years, Google DeepMind CEO says
next post
White House says it didn’t create a banned word list, leaves language choices up to agencies

related articles

Recess on ice as Republicans hunker down for...

August 1, 2025

Trump moves nuclear submarines weeks after praising sub’s...

August 1, 2025

WATCH: Trump says he is hopeful Hillary Clinton...

August 1, 2025

Iran says it has ‘plenty of scientists’ left...

August 1, 2025

Trump endorses ‘MAGA warrior’ for RNC chairman after...

August 1, 2025

Trump repositions 2 nuclear submarines after ‘highly provocative’...

August 1, 2025

Kavanaugh cites 3 presidents in explaining Supreme Court’s...

August 1, 2025

China’s growing nuclear arsenal aims to break US...

August 1, 2025

Trump ally Bukele’s party amends El Salvador constitution...

August 1, 2025

Trump takes jab at GOP senator, urging Republicans...

August 1, 2025
Enter Your Information Below To Receive Free Trading Ideas, Latest News, And Articles.


Your information is secure and your privacy is protected. By opting in you agree to receive emails from us. Remember that you can opt-out any time, we hate spam too!

Latest News

  • Elizabeth Warren gets sarcastic after Trump taps Musk, Ramaswamy for DOGE: ‘Yeah, this seems REALLY efficient’

    November 13, 2024
  • Harris-Trump cash dash: Former president looks to flip script with fundraising swing in oil country

    September 28, 2024
  • Why did VSee Health (VSEE) stock surge more than 200% today?

    August 2, 2024
  • Heritage Foundation founder Edwin J. Feulner dies at 83

    July 19, 2025
  • China Stocks Strife Due to Economic Slowdown

    August 12, 2024

Popular Posts

  • 1

    Secret Service admits leaning on ‘state and local partners’ after claim it ignored Trump team’s past requests

    July 21, 2024
  • 2

    Five more House Democrats call on Biden to drop out, third US senator

    July 19, 2024
  • 3

    Elon and Vivek should tackle US funding for this boondoogle organization and score a multimillion dollar win

    December 4, 2024
  • 4

    Forex Profit Calculator: Maximize Your Trading Potential

    July 10, 2024
  • 5

    Biden calls to ‘lower the temperature’ then bashes Trump in NAACP speech

    July 17, 2024

Categories

  • Economy (829)
  • Editor's Pick (5,602)
  • Investing (634)
  • Stock (867)

Latest Posts

  • Retail Investors Boost Nvidia Stock Amid AI Shakeup

    January 28, 2025
  • Japanese eateries hike prices as tourist influx reaches record levels

    July 30, 2024
  • Wes Moore, considered a rising star among Democratic governors, endorses Kamala Harris

    July 22, 2024

Recent Posts

  • AG Bondi says violent anti-Israel student protesters in US on visas ‘need to be kicked out’

    February 21, 2025
  • Small-business AI use is lagging, but one firm is channeling Sherlock Holmes and knocking out ‘grunt work’

    June 25, 2025
  • ApeCoin and Akita Inu: New Targets and Prices for This Week

    September 24, 2024

Editor’s Pick

  • Trump’s fourth week in office could include meeting with Zelenskyy, ironing out steel deal

    February 10, 2025
  • Cathie Wood says Trump’s tariffs could unlock tech and healthcare growth

    May 19, 2025
  • Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign raises nearly $50 million since Biden endorsement

    July 22, 2024
  • About us
  • Contacts
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms & Conditions

Disclaimer: moneyrisetoday.com, its managers, its employees, and assigns (collectively “The Company”) do not make any guarantee or warranty about what is advertised above. Information provided by this website is for research purposes only and should not be considered as personalized financial advice. The Company is not affiliated with, nor does it receive compensation from, any specific security. The Company is not registered or licensed by any governing body in any jurisdiction to give investing advice or provide investment recommendation. Any investments recommended here should be taken into consideration only after consulting with your investment advisor and after reviewing the prospectus or financial statements of the company.

Copyright © 2025 moneyrisetoday.com | All Rights Reserved

Money Rise Today – Investing and Stock News
  • Economy
  • Editor’s Pick
Money Rise Today – Investing and Stock News
  • Investing
  • Stock