Putin proposed a limited ceasefire ahead of the meeting with Trump: details of the initiative.

"I am ready for a meeting with Trump, and I am also ready for only a partial halt of troops by agreement of the parties. This could be a common path to further dialogue and compromises," - stated Vladimir Putin.

According to The Economist, this initiative was submitted just ahead of the upcoming summit between Putin and Trump. Negotiations between the leaders of Russia and the USA could determine the next steps towards resolving the conflict in eastern Ukraine.

It is worth noting that the meeting between Putin and Trump has long been of great significance to the international community, especially in the context of the situation in Eastern Ukraine. This could be the first step towards achieving compromise and resolving the conflict in the region.