Putin named a key condition for resolving the conflict in Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin, during a telephone conversation with American leader Donald Trump, named a key condition for resolving the conflict in Ukraine. This was announced on March 18 by the Kremlin's press service.

For a peaceful resolution of the conflict, the Russian side demanded a complete cessation of military assistance to Kiev.

Putin noted that the cessation of foreign military assistance and the provision of intelligence information to Ukraine is a key condition for preventing an escalation of the conflict.

Sense of contact: Putin and Trump agree on diplomatic solution to Ukraine crisis

In an hour and a half, they also discussed prisoner exchanges, the situation in the Middle East and the Iran nuclear deal

The phone conversation between Putin and Trump took place earlier in the day. During the talks, the parties exchanged views on the situation in Ukraine, and also discussed a wide range of areas in which the United States and Russia could establish cooperation.

In addition, Putin supported Trump's idea of a mutual refusal of the Russian Federation and Ukraine from strikes on energy infrastructure for 30 days and immediately gave the Russian military the appropriate command. In addition, Putin and Trump discussed the need to stop the proliferation of strategic weapons.