Trump claims that he asked Putin to spare thousands of Ukrainian troops in Kursk Oblast  

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**US President Trump Urges Putin to Spare Ukrainian Troops**

US President Donald Trump has asked President Vladimir Putin to spare thousands of Ukrainian troops who are surrounded by the Russian . In post on his Truth Social account, Trump said that the Ukrainian troops were in a “bad and vulnerable position” and that their lives should be spared.

** Prepares for Ceasefire**

Just a day before Trump’ request, Putin had announced that Russia was ready to accept a 30-day ceasefire by the US. However, he made it clear that would have to stop mobilization, military training, and foreign aid deliveries during this time.

**Breakthrough in Oblast**

Putin also mentioned Russia’s breakthrough in Kursk Oblast, claiming that over 86% of seized territories had been retaken, including a key town. However, Ukraine’s Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi acknowledged the difficult situation in the region and said that Ukraine would hold its defenses “as as reasonable and necessary”.

**US Envoy Arrives in **

Trump’s special envoy, Steve Witkoff, arrived in Moscow on March 13 and met with Putin late in the evening. This comes as the US seeks Russian approval for a ceasefire.

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