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Leaders of the US and Ukraine Hold Constructive Conversation Amid Ongoing Conflict

Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy engage in discussions regarding a partial ceasefire and possible collaboration on air defense systems.
A telephone conversation occurred on Wednesday between US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, marking their first dialogue since a tense meeting at the White House three weeks earlier.

Zelenskyy characterized the call as 'positive, very substantive, and frank,' and he also revealed Ukraine's agreement to a partial ceasefire arrangement.

This event comes after a conversation between Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, during which they reached an understanding regarding the ceasefire terms.

The White House indicated that Trump had proposed helping Ukraine secure additional air defense systems.

Ukrainian officials have shown renewed optimism about US-Ukraine relations, which had experienced recent strain.

The aim of the partial ceasefire is to halt reciprocal attacks on energy infrastructure and establish a ceasefire in the Black Sea.

Nevertheless, the specifics of the agreement are still vague, with differences in the accounts between Moscow and Washington.

A deal allowing the US to access Ukraine's mineral resources is still in the works, while the possibility of American ownership of Ukrainian power stations was also explored during the conversation.

The Kremlin has underscored the necessity for a total halt to foreign military support for Kyiv as a condition for meaningful peace negotiations.
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