**White House Receives Positive News on Ukraine-Russia Ceasefire**
The White House has received “some pretty good news” regarding its efforts to secure a 30-day ceasefire agreement between Russia and Ukraine, US President Donald Trump announced.
Trump made the statement during a speech at the Justice Department on March 14. He said that there had been “very good calls today with Russia and with Ukraine,” but did not provide further details.
A temporary ceasefire was agreed upon by Kyiv after talks with US officials on March 11, as long as Russia also adheres to its terms. Washington is now trying to persuade Moscow to accept the deal.
**Trump Repeats Optimism**
Despite acknowledging that there is still “a long way to go,” Trump expressed optimism about the negotiations. He said that he had received some good news and was hopeful that a ceasefire could be reached.
However, Trump did not specify what the good news was or provide any additional details on the content of the negotiations.
**Claims of Ukrainian Troops**
Earlier in the day, Trump claimed that he had asked Russian President Vladimir Putin to “spare” surrounded Ukrainian troops. However, Kyiv has denied reports that its troops are encircled.
**Condemnation of Biden Administration**
Trump also repeated his standard talking point on Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine, saying that former US President Joe Biden should not have let the war happen. He claimed that the money provided to Ukraine by the US was a significant factor in the conflict.
**US Secretary of State Optimistic**
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that the administration was “cautiously optimistic” about progress towards a ceasefire, but added that the situation remains complex.
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