Putin’s New Condition for Trump Talks – What It Means

Mar 18, 2025 Khushi Kumari

Russian President Vladimir Putin has set a new demand before engaging in talks with Donald Trump

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Putin wants Western countries to halt weapon supplies to Ukraine for 30 days as a truce period

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Russia believes stopping military aid will ease tensions and open the door for negotiations

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If Western aid stops, Ukraine could face challenges defending itself against Russian advances

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While Trump has previously hinted at resolving the war quickly, his stance on this condition remains unclear

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NATO and Western allies may resist this demand, fearing it could weaken Ukraine's position

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