Zelensky blames Russia for rejecting ceasefire following Putin-Trump 90-minute call

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday stated Russia actively refused US-backed ceasefire plans following new attacks on infrastructure targeted at civilians.The Russian President Vladimir Putin spent 90 minutes on the phone with US President Donald Trump before agreeing to stop attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure without accepting complete ceasefire terms unless the West cut off all aid to Ukraine.

Ukraine experienced multiple blast explosions

The air raid alert siren activated as Ukraine experienced multiple blast explosions soon after the phone call. Zelensky publicly affirmed that strikes had hit residential areas by posting on X that a Sumy hospital came under attack. The Ukrainian president explained how Putin denied the proposal for a complete ceasefire after their telephone conversation. The Kremlin claims that Putin issued a temporary halt to Ukrainian electric and power infrastructure attacks lasting thirty days. According to Putin the main requirement for achieving peace demands that Ukraine must permanently discontinue Western military and intelligence assistance to its army.

Washington's push for a ceasefire

Washington promotes a 30-day ceasefire as the foundation to solve the three-year conflict in its present state. Since his January return to the White House Trump has attempted to achieve progress in the Ukraine conflict by asserting he has established mutual understanding with Putin. He shocked the global community when he declared that he would arrange direct talks with Russia to stop the war as this provoked anxiety among his allies regarding his Moscow policy adjustments. According to Trump the phone conversation with Putin resulted in "good and productive" outcomes yet the White House confirmed Putin's guarantee to stop bombing electricity facilities for thirty days.

Ceasefire agreement in Saudi Arabia

Moscow stated that a comprehensive ceasefire could happen only with Western countries terminating support for Ukraine at both military and intelligence levels. During the ceasefire period the Kremlin demanded that Ukraine must refrain from military preparations and expanding its capabilities. The Ukrainian President Zelensky previously supported a complete ceasefire agreement in Saudi Arabia but now he accused Russia of evading its commitment to agree. We can observe through the situation that these parties showzero willingness to conclude this conflict.

Western leaders Olaf Scholz and Emmanuel Macron

His policies exhibit an extreme variation from previous US strategies through his famous office meeting with Zelensky. Western powers have doubts about the true aims of Putin. After the Kremlin issued its statement two Western leaders Olaf Scholz and Emmanuel Macron guaranteed their continuing military assistance to Ukrainian forces. The German chancellor declared to the Ukrainian people that they can depend on his government.