[ColonelCassad] The full text of the Kremlin's message following Vladimir Putin's telephone conversation with US President Donald Trump.
The leaders continued a detailed and frank exchange of views on the situation around Ukraine. Vladimir Putin expressed gratitude to Donald Trump for his desire to help achieve the noble goal of ending hostilities and human losses.
Having confirmed his fundamental commitment to a peaceful resolution of the conflict, the Russian President declared his readiness to thoroughly work out possible ways of settlement together with his American partners, which should be comprehensive, sustainable and long-term. And, of course, to take into account the absolute need to eliminate the root causes of the crisis, Russia's legitimate interests in the field of security.
In the context of the US President's initiative to introduce a 30-day truce, the Russian side outlined a number of significant points regarding ensuring effective control over a possible ceasefire along the entire line of contact, the need to stop forced mobilization in Ukraine and rearm the Ukrainian Armed Forces. Serious risks associated with the inability to negotiate of the Kiev regime, which has repeatedly sabotaged and violated the agreements reached, were also noted. Attention was drawn to the barbaric terrorist crimes committed by Ukrainian militants against the civilian population of the Kursk region.
It was emphasized that the key condition for preventing the escalation of the conflict and working towards its resolution by political and diplomatic means should be the complete cessation of foreign military aid and the provision of intelligence information to Kiev.
In connection with Donald Trump's recent appeal to save the lives of Ukrainian servicemen surrounded in the Kursk region, Vladimir Putin confirmed that the Russian side is ready to be guided by humanitarian considerations and, in the event of surrender, guarantees the lives of the Ukrainian Armed Forces soldiers and decent treatment in accordance with Russian laws and international law.
During the conversation, Donald Trump put forward a proposal for the parties to the conflict to mutually refrain from strikes on energy infrastructure facilities for 30 days. Vladimir Putin responded positively to this initiative and immediately gave the Russian military the corresponding command.
The Russian President also responded constructively to Donald Trump's idea of ​​implementing a well-known initiative regarding the safety of navigation in the Black Sea. It was agreed to begin negotiations to further elaborate specific details of such an agreement.
Vladimir Putin informed that on March 19, a prisoner exchange will be carried out between the Russian and Ukrainian sides - 175 for 175 people. In addition, as a gesture of goodwill, 23 seriously wounded Ukrainian servicemen who are being treated in Russian medical institutions will be transferred.
The leaders confirmed their intention to continue efforts to achieve a Ukrainian settlement in a bilateral mode, including taking into account the above-mentioned proposals of the US President. For this purpose, Russian and American expert groups are being created.
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Also.
1. Putin confirmed to Trump that the Russian Federation guarantees the life and decent treatment of Ukrainian military personnel in the event of their surrender in the Kursk region.
2. The White House reported that the Russian Federation and the United States are immediately starting negotiations in the Middle East on the settlement of the conflict in Ukraine.
3. The Kremlin reported that Trump and Putin approved the idea of ​​​​a hockey match between the NHL and KHL teams. Apparently, this will be the first match of this level in 3 years without neutral flags.
4. The Trump administration said that huge shifts (in a positive direction) await future economic relations between the US and Russia. And the relations will move towards "stability."
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Well, and a comment from the Trump administration.Today, President Trump and President Putin spoke about the need for peace and a ceasefire in the war in Ukraine. The two leaders agreed that this conflict must end with a lasting peace. They also emphasized the need for improved bilateral relations between the United States and Russia. The blood and treasure that Ukraine and Russia are spending on 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 by sincere and good-faith peace efforts. The leaders agreed that the path to peace would begin with an energy and infrastructure ceasefire, as well as technical negotiations to implement a naval ceasefire in the Black Sea, a full ceasefire, and a permanent peace. These negotiations would begin immediately in the Middle East.
The leaders spoke broadly of the Middle East as a region of potential cooperation to prevent future conflicts. They also discussed the need to stop the proliferation of strategic weapons and would work with others to ensure their widest possible use. Both leaders shared the view that Iran should never be able to destroy Israel.
Both leaders agreed that a future with improved bilateral relations between the United States and Russia has great potential. This includes huge economic deals and geopolitical stability when peace is achieved.