VOA: Trump, Poroshenko Talk Amid Reports of Fighting in Ukraine
U.S. President Donald Trump spoke Saturday with Ukraine President Petro Poroshenko, seeking to reassure the Ukrainian leader of continued U.S. support, as Kyiv government forces and pro-Russian rebels again battled near the Russian border.
A White House statement described the conversation as “a very good call” that addressed the “long-running conflict.” It also said the two leaders discussed the potential for a face-to-face meeting soon.
Poroshenko’s office said the two leaders agreed on “the urgent necessity of establishing a complete cease-fire.” It further said they voiced “deep concern” about the spike in [military] tension and the deterioration of the humanitarian situation” on the front lines of the conflict.
Poroshenko said he also thanked Trump “for his strong support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine.”
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WNU Editor: After it was leaked out that President Trump had talked to former Ukrainian Prime Minister Tymoshenko .... President Trump Tells Former Ukrainian Prime Minister Tymoshenko That He Will Not Lift Russia Sanctions .... he had to call Ukrainian President Poroshenko. As to what is my take on their talk .... President Trump cannot restore peace in Ukraine .... the only ones who can are the Ukraine government and the Russian speaking population in the eastern part of the country. Unfortunately .... Kiev is not interested in accommodating what it's Russian speaking citizens want, and the eastern part of the country has certainly lost any trust that it may have had in the Ukraine government. The only role that the U.S. can now play is to be an intermediary between the two sides, and to put pressure on Ukrainian President Poroshenko when necessary.
More News On President Trump Telephone Conversation With Ukrainian President Poroshenko On The Escalating Violence in His Country
Trump, Poroshenko Discuss Ukraine Conflict, Call for Cease-Fire -- Bloomberg
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Trump says U.S. will work with Kiev and Moscow to end Ukraine conflict -- Reuters
Trump talks 'peace' in eastern Ukraine with Poroshenko -- DW
Trump talks with Ukraine president about Russia border tension -- Washington Times
Trump vows to restore 'peace' along Russia, Ukraine border -- The Hill
Trump pledges to 'restore peace' along Ukraine-Russia border -- Politico
Trump Vows Cooperation With Moscow, Kiev to Restore Peace on Ukrainian Border -- Sputnik
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