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Putin and Trump discuss Ukraine war, US proposes 30-day ceasefire

Washington: Russian President Vladimir Putin and former US President Donald Trump held a phone conversation regarding the war in Ukraine, with the US proposing a 30-day ceasefire, a White House spokesman said.

During the talks, Russia insisted that the US and other countries halt weapon supplies to Ukraine during the ceasefire. Moscow also urged Washington to stop providing military aid to Kyiv. The conversation between the two leaders was described as lengthy.