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Putin clearly unwilling to make concessions, EU's Kallas says

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Posted on March 19, 2025

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· Last updated: March 19, 2025

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EU's Kallas: Putin Unwilling to Make Concessions

(Reuters) - European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said on Wednesday that Moscow cannot be trusted, after a phone call between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russia's Vladimir Putin resulted in a Russian agreement to stop attacking Ukrainian energy facilities temporarily.

"If you read the two readouts from the call, it is clear that ... Russia does not really want to make any kind of concessions," Kallas told reporters in Brussels.

Putin declined to endorse a full 30-day ceasefire that Trump hoped would be the first step toward a permanent peace deal.

(Reporting by Lili Bayer, editing by Bart Meijer)

Key Takeaways

  • Kaja Kallas expresses distrust in Moscow.
  • Putin refuses a full 30-day ceasefire.
  • Temporary halt on attacks on Ukrainian energy facilities.
  • Trump's call with Putin aimed at peace negotiations.
  • EU's stance on Russia remains cautious.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main topic?
The article discusses EU's Kaja Kallas's statement on Russia's unwillingness to make concessions after a Trump-Putin call.
What did Putin refuse?
Putin declined to endorse a full 30-day ceasefire, which was hoped to be a step towards a permanent peace deal.
What was the outcome of the Trump-Putin call?
Russia agreed to temporarily stop attacking Ukrainian energy facilities, but no long-term concessions were made.

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