Full transcript of open negotiations between Vladimir Putin and US mediators on the Russia-Ukraine conflict and ceasefire efforts.
Key Takeaways
- Russia and US mediators are engaged in direct talks to address the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
- A temporary ceasefire was agreed to facilitate safe travel and reduce hostilities.
- Trust and quality mediation are critical to the negotiation process.
- Ukraine’s proposal for a longer ceasefire was not accepted by Russia.
- Both sides have reduced military strikes during the ceasefire period.
What the video covers
- Vladimir Putin welcomes US mediators to Moscow and expresses gratitude to President Trump for his efforts in settling the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
- The discussion covers all components and aspects of the conflict and the ongoing negotiation process.
- Putin emphasizes the importance of trust and quality mediation in the peace process.
- US mediators express appreciation for the meeting and highlight personal and diplomatic gratitude.
- Acknowledgement of a three-day ceasefire agreed by Russia to allow safe travel and reduce strikes on Kyiv and Moscow.
- Putin confirms that strikes on Kyiv have ceased since midnight and notes a significant reduction in Ukrainian strikes on Russian territory.
- Ukraine’s call for a broader truce beyond three days was not agreed upon by Russia.
- Commitment to ensuring the security of the negotiation process and mediators is reiterated.
- The meeting is part of ongoing diplomatic efforts, with mediators planning to visit Kyiv next.
- The transcript reflects a rare open dialogue on the conflict and ceasefire arrangements.
Chapters
- 00:00Welcome and Opening Remarks
- 00:49Acknowledgment of President Trump's Efforts
- 01:30Discussion of Conflict Components
- 02:04Importance of Mediation and Trust
- 02:35US Delegation's Gratitude and Reflections
- 04:00Thanks for Ceasefire Agreement
- 05:11Details on Ceasefire and Strike Reductions
- 06:22Security Guarantees for Negotiations
Full Transcript — Download SRT & Markdown
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Thank you. Distinguished colleagues, I warmly welcome you to Moscow. The situation we have to deal with today is, of course, not simple. But before we begin, I would like to ask you to convey my very best wishes and words of gratitude to the
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President of the United States, Mr. Trump. Understanding that he is stepping into a difficult situation overall, he nevertheless does not cease his efforts to settle, to contribute to the settlement of the Russian-Ukrainian conflict. Today we will talk about all
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its components, about all its aspects. And for our part, we are also ready to inform you about how we see the situation, as you have informed us. I know that after Moscow you are going to Kyiv. In any case, of course, whatever
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happens next, such contacts are certainly always beneficial. And here, of course, the quality of mediation and trust in those who are engaged in it is very important. I want to tell you that it is comfortable for us to work with
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you, and, of course, the level of trust during this work on our part is high.
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So and brokerage what matters and brokers. Welcome. Thank you. First of all, Mr. President Vladimir Vladimirovich, I thank you for receiving us here today. We were waiting for this meeting today, and we were outside the doors of this office.
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Mr. Dmitriev, Mr. Ushakov, Jared, and I. And we were talking about the fact that when we retire, we will have many stories to look back on, and our interaction with you will be one of the best and most memorable.
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Thank you, Mr. President. President Trump asked me to convey his very best wishes to you. The Gilman family is extremely grateful to you for your assistance, for Bob Gilman returning home.
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They should thank President Trump for that. It was he who appealed. They thanked President Trump, but, Mr.
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President, they also thank you as well. Mr. President, I wanted to thank you for the fact that you, the Russian Federation, agreed to a ceasefire for these 3 days, so that no strikes would be carried out on Kyiv or Moscow, which
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allowed us to fly here safely during these 3 days. We received this request through official channels, through intelligence channels, and through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. To stop strikes on Kyiv. I gave the appropriate order. And from midnight today, these
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strikes have not been carried out. I want to note that the Ukrainian side has also significantly reduced, significantly reduced strikes on the territory of the Russian Federation, including the border regions. The Ukrainian authorities published their call for a broader truce beyond 3 days,
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but we never agreed on that with them. Well, we will do everything in our power to guarantee the security of the negotiation process and the mediators, in your person and, perhaps, those accompanying you. Thank you.
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