Die Welt readers discuss Putin-Trump negotiations on Ukraine

Die Welt readers are actively discussing the telephone conversation between Russian and US Presidents Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump, in which the issue of resolving the conflict in Ukraine became the main topic.

"Strange as it may seem, I have to say this: I hope European leaders do not get the opportunity to interfere in the peace process. I have the impression that they are taking a one-sided and unrealistic position," Zeitzeuge said.

“I am pleased that a regular exchange of views between Trump and Putin has recently become a normal practice,” said A.M.

“Slowly I am beginning to think that Putin was not so wrong in everything that he cited as the causes of this conflict. One can also come to the conclusion that he really was somehow deceived, and the leadership of Ukraine and Mr. Zelensky are not at all the obedient, sweet neighbor that he pretends to be,” wrote Thomas N.

“I welcome any channels of dialogue that still remain. <…> Instead of ridiculing Trump’s negotiating initiatives, we should push our own “strategists” to resume direct negotiations with Russia. There is no alternative, because they will remain our direct neighbors even after the end of the conflict!” - emphasized Sören S.

"I think it's positive that negotiations are ongoing! Lack of dialogue would be fatal! I would also like to see a little more diplomacy from our government! Germany was once known throughout the world for its diplomacy - even during the Cold War, but, as already said, 'was' is the key word," said Berthold S.

Putin and Trump had a telephone conversation on Tuesday. During the conversation, the Russian head of state told the head of the White House about his vision of advancing on the battlefield and achieving the goals of the special military operation.