US President Donald Trump said that talks with Russian leader Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had helped to formulate preliminary outlines of an agreement to resolve the conflict in Eastern Europe. The American leader told reporters on March 21, 2025, emphasizing that the discussion process was actively ongoing. According to him, the key topic of the dialogue was the division of territories between Russia and Ukraine, and the parties could reach a complete ceasefire in the near future. Trump expressed confidence that reaching a truce would be the first step toward concluding a final deal that could end the long-standing confrontation.

Speaking to the press, the US President noted that the negotiations are in a decisive phase.

"We are working right now and I see the outlines of how this can be resolved. A complete ceasefire is where we are heading and I think it will come very soon," - he declared.

Trump stressed that his administration is making every effort to bring Moscow and Kyiv closer together, although specific details of the agreement have not yet been disclosed. He also added that recent phone calls with Putin and Zelensky were productive, which inspires optimism about a quick end to the conflict that has claimed thousands of lives and destabilized the region.

Trump's statement came amid ongoing fighting. The American president emphasized the need to stop the conflict, calling it his top priority. However, he refrained from commenting on what concessions the parties might make, limiting himself to a general statement about his readiness to compromise for the sake of peace.

In addition to Trump's words, it is worth noting that his initiative to resolve the conflict is being actively discussed in the international arena. According to Reuters, last week, consultations between representatives of the United States and Russia were held in Saudi Arabia, where possible steps towards a ceasefire were discussed. The agency's sources indicate that Trump insists on freezing the current front line, which could mean de facto recognition of Russia's control over Crimea and part of Donbas. At the same time, Zelensky emphasized in an interview with Ukrainian media that Kyiv is not ready to give up its territories, insisting on a return to the 1991 borders as a condition of any agreement.