As a more interaction on a ceasefire in the Ukraine war is planned for Monday, the main developments here are because US President Donald Trump was inaugurated on 20 January 2025.
Washington puts pressure on Moscow
On 20 January, the new inauguration Trump stated that his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin should “make a deal” with Ukraine.
“I think he is destroying Russia by not making a deal,” he said.
Two days later, he threatened Russia with sanctions whether it does not “deal” now.
During his campaign, Trump promised to end the war “in 24 hours” in Ukraine. He then admitted that this process could take months.
On 24 January, Putin said he was ready to interact with Trump.
Ukraine warned against an agreement by the United States behind Kiev and the back of Europe.
Conversation on strategic minerals
In early February, Trump said he wanted to interact with Ukraine, a mineral deal gave the United States access to 50 percent of its natural money, already given to Kiev in compensation for US economic and military aid.
Zelansky refused to sign the first US proposal on 15 February, stating that it does not guarantee Ukraine security.
Russia-US coordination
On 12 February, Trump said that he and Putin had agreed to start “immediate” talks when a phone call ends the Ukraine conflict.
Washington stated that Ukraine’s ambition to join NATO and to return to its pre-east borders, is unrealistic, before the Russian anecdote of Crimea.
Zelancesi urged his European colleagues to avoid accepting an agreement killed by the US behind Kiev and the back of Europe.
The US and Russian foreign ministers interacted in Riyadh on 18 February, the first at that level since the Russian invasion of Ukraine on 24 February 2022.
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On 19-20 February, Trump came out in Zelancesi, as far as he was called a “dictator”.
He blames Ukraine for siding, siding with Kremlin rhetoric.
On 28 February, the Zelanceci travels to Washington to finalize a mineral deal.
But in a spectacular public conflict with Zelansky at the White House in front of television cameras around the world, Trump accused him of being “humiliated” from the United States, saying he said “he is gambling with World War III” and if he does not make peace with Russia “we are out …”.
US suspended military assistance
On March 3, Trump suspended Ukraine’s military aid and intelligence with Russia on Ukrainian posts.
Zelansky makes agreed for Trump.
On March 6, 27-Nation European Union has approved a plan with the aim of raising 800 billion euros ($ 870 million) in four years to promote security on the continent and help Ukraine.
Ukraine accepts US Trus Plan
On March 11, Ukraine, whose army is struggling on the frontline, and the United States agreed to a plan for a 30-day ceasefire with Russia.
Washington agrees to immediately restore military assistance and intelligence sharing.
Both sides agree to reach an agreement on Ukrainian minerals as soon as possible.
Russian forces withdraw in an unprecedented motion area, which was occupied by Ukrainian forces in the Kursk region.
Terms of Putin Set
In telephone calls on March 18, Trump and Putin agree on 30-day stoppage on Russian attacks on energy facilities, “immediate” interactions at the end of the war, and prisoners exchange, but not the ceasefire.
Putin insisted that according to the West Kremlin, and the end of financial assistance to the Kiev stops the Ukraine again.
As a trade attacks from both sides, the US -led conversation with Russia has been planned after a meeting between the US and Ukrainian officials in Saudi Arabia on Monday, 24 March.
Kremlin warned of “tough negotiations” and a long journey to peace.
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