Trump and Putin to speak about Ukraine ceasefire in phone call on Tuesday

By Charles Maynes,

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Published March 18, 2025 at 4:34 AM EDT

The stakes are high at President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are expected to discuss a 30-day Ukraine ceasefire during a phone call on Tuesday.

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