Russian President Vladimir Putin thanked US President Donald Trump for his interest in the Russia-Ukraine war. Putin stated that they agreed on the end of the war, but it should lead to a lasting peace.

Putin highlighted that full control has been taken by Russia in the Kursk region, and mentioned that a 30-day ceasefire would benefit Ukraine in the current situation.

Putin acknowledged that the ceasefire was a wise decision that they would support, but added that there were still some issues to be discussed. He mentioned the possibility of having a phone call with US President Donald Trump. Reports in the US media claimed that Trump’s special representative, Steven Witkoff, will meet with Putin during the night.

Questioning why Ukraine needed a 30-day ceasefire, Putin emphasized the importance of clarifying whether this period would be used for deploying troops, weapons, or equipment in Ukraine. Russian officials expressed their support for a ceasefire in Ukraine, but noted that there was still no clear agreement on the control and monitoring of the ceasefire.