Ukranian President Zelensky agrees to partial ceasefire with Russia: US

By  News On Air   Mar 20, 2025

United States says that Ukranian President Volodymyr Zelensky has agreed to a partial ceasefire in the war against Russia that was discussed by US President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin.

The White House said last night that the US President briefed Mr. Zelensky on a phone call about his conversation with Mr. Putin and the key issues discussed.

Karoline Leavitt, the White House spokesperson said, the two leaders have agreed on a partial ceasefire. She added that technical teams will meet in Saudi Arabia in the coming days to discuss broadening the ceasefire to the Black Sea on the way to a full ceasefire.

While President Trump had earlier proposed a 30-day ceasefire, President Zelenskyy and President Putin agreed instead on a limited ceasefire regarding only the energy and infrastructure sectors.

Levitt said, President Trump and President Zelensky reviewed the situation in Kursk and agreed to share information closely between their defense staffs. President Zelensky has asked for additional air defence systems to protect his civilians.

President Trump also discussed Ukraine’s electrical supply and nuclear power plants. He said that the United States could be very helpful in running those plants with its electricity and utility expertise.