Putin’s Power Move: Making Trump Wait and Rejecting Ceasefire Proposal
1. Scheduled Phone Call
- A crucial phone conversation was planned between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin on March 18, 2025.
- The main agenda was discussing a ceasefire in the Russia-Ukraine war.
2. Trump’s Long Wait
- Trump was seated in the Oval Office, waiting for Putin’s call on time.
- Meanwhile, Putin was engaged in a meeting with Russian billionaires.
- Even after multiple reminders, Putin deliberately delayed the call for 60 to 90 minutes.
3. The Conversation: Putin Stands Firm
- Trump proposed a 30-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine.
- Putin outright rejected the proposal.
- Instead, Putin only agreed to stop targeting Ukraine’s remaining energy infrastructure.
- Some Ukrainian prisoners would be released, but no major compromises were made.
4. Putin’s Tough Conditions for Ceasefire
Putin laid out strict conditions, making a ceasefire nearly impossible:
- No foreign intervention in Ukraine.
- U.S., France, and Germany must stop military aid to Ukraine.
- Ukraine must officially renounce NATO membership.
- Ukraine must accept Russian control over occupied territories.
5. The Strategic Impact
- Putin’s delay was a calculated power move, signaling that Trump and the U.S. were not a priority.
- Western nations are unlikely to agree to Putin’s tough ceasefire terms.
- Ukraine’s energy infrastructure was already 80% destroyed, making Putin’s promise insignificant.
- Russia is likely preparing for further territorial expansion before any real peace talks.
6. Global Media Reaction
- International media widely covered how Putin humiliated Trump by making him wait.
- Headlines across the U.S., U.K., Europe, and even Bangladesh reported, “Putin Keeps Trump Waiting for Over an Hour.”
- CNN stated, “Putin Just Called Trump’s Bluff on Ukraine.”
7. The Bigger Picture: Russia’s Strategic Positioning
- Putin is leveraging Russia’s stronghold in Ukraine to dictate terms.
- The West faces a dilemma—either accept Russia’s control over parts of Ukraine or continue military aid.
- If no ceasefire is reached, Russia may further expand its territorial control in the coming months.
- This move reaffirms Putin’s reputation as a master strategist in global geopolitics.
This event highlights the complexity of international diplomacy, where power moves and strategic delays can shift the balance of global politics.