U.S. President Donald Trump announced on social media that he had a phone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday evening, IPN reports.
"I had very good and productive discussions yesterday with Russian President Vladimir Putin, and there is a very strong chance that this horrible and bloody war may finally come to an end. However, right now, thousands of Ukrainian troops are completely surrounded by Russian forces and in a very vulnerable position. I strongly urged President Putin to spare their lives. It would be a horrific massacre, one unseen since World War II. God bless them all!" the U.S. leader wrote on social media.
Meanwhile, Russian President Vladimir Putin stated in a press conference on Thursday evening that he conditionally accepts the U.S. proposal for a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine.
The cessation of hostilities in Ukraine was also discussed by Ukrainian and U.S. officials this week during negotiations in Saudi Arabia.
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