Putin after interview with Trump: Russia supports the stoppage in Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin came to reporters on Monday after his phone call with US President Donald Trump, describing the conversation as “content, explicit and very useful.”

The call, which Putin said more than four hours, was focused on efforts to resolve the current crisis between Russia and Ukraine, according to the Russian News agency.

Putin said that the two sides discussed the possible paths for peace, and Trump expressed his views on the end of clashes in Ukraine.

The Russian president appreciated the US role in the direct talks between Moscow and Kiev, and described it as a vital step in the course of diplomacy.

“Russia supports the conflict, but we have to find the most effective ways to achieve peace,” Putin said.

He also announced that Russia is ready to take action to make a memorandum of understanding with Ukraine, which includes a ceasefire. However, Putin emphasized that achieving a sustainable solution requires a real reconciliation from each part.

“Russia and Ukraine must find reconciliation that is acceptable to all parties,” he said. “We are in the right direction in general.”

Putin said: “Russia supports the stoppage of the conflict, but emphasizes the need to find effective strategies for peace. “The Kremlin is committed to the peaceful resolution of the Ukrainian crisis.”

“Achieving a reconciliation is the key to achieving a lasting agreement between Russia and Ukraine,” he said.

Putin thanked Trump for participating in the revival of direct talks between Russia and Ukraine and called him very constructive dialogue.

Prior to Putin’s remarks, US Vice President Judd Venus had acknowledged the existence of a “stalemate” in Ukrainian war talks.

Venus also announced that there was a deep mistrust between Russia and the West, but Donald Trump is ready to go through past mistakes and take a step forward.

“I think the president (Trump) will tell Putin:” Look, are you serious? ” Are you really going to do something? “

“Putin still doesn’t know how to get out of the Ukrainian war,” he said. “If Russia does not want to overcome past mistakes, the United States will finally say,” This is not our war. “

“This is the war of Joe Biden, this is Vladimir Putin,” Venus emphasized. This is not our war. We are trying to finish it, but if we can’t, we will finally say, “It was a good effort, but we will not continue.”

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