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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Christopher McKeon

Trump to speak to Putin as Ukraine peacekeeping plans progress

Ukraine has indicated its willingness to agree a 30-day ceasefire with Russia, but a lasting peace is likely to depend on Western security guarantees (Alex Babenko/AP) - (AP)

Donald Trump has said he will speak to Vladimir Putin on Tuesday as military chiefs prepare to discuss peacekeeping plans in London.

The call, announced by US special envoy Steve Witkoff, comes as Mr Putin continues to resist a US-backed proposal for a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine.

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