Let's Talk About Ukraine's 30-Day Ceasefire Proposal Post Trump Chat
Prepared for a 30-day truce amid ongoing conflict
In a recent phone conversation, Volodymyr Zelensky, president of Ukraine, and Donald Trump, former U.S. president, discussed the potential for a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine. Announcing the discussion on social media on the evening of May 9, 2025, Zelensky revealed that Ukraine is eager for this unconditional ceasefire to commence immediately.
However, for negotiations to occur, Zelensky emphasized that Russia must show genuine intent to end the war by demonstrating an unconditional ceasefire first.
Following the chat, Trump echoed the call for a ceasefire, assuring on his online platform that a 30-day unconditional ceasefire is what the USA advocates. If this truce is not maintained, the USA and its partners will impose additional sanctions.
Notably, the conversation between Zelensky and Trump also touched upon the Ukraine-USA resource agreement. This agreement, which has been painstakingly negotiated, was tweaked at Ukraine's request before it was officially signed at the end of April 2025. The Ukrainian parliament sealed the deal on the same day the call occurred. This agreement concerns the joint exploration of oil, gas, and minerals in Ukraine.
The situation remains tense on the ground, as Russian forces reportedly violated a separate 72-hour ceasefire, initiated by Russian President Vladimir Putin, more than 700 times during the first day of the truce—a clear indication of the hurdles in establishing and maintaining a ceasefire without reciprocal actions from Russia.
On a positive note, Ukraine is also pushing forward with peace talks, as evidenced by the Lviv summit where foreign ministers endorsed the establishment of a special tribunal to prosecute Russian and allied leadership for crimes of aggression. This move showcases Ukraine's multi-faceted approach, blending calls for peace with efforts towards accountability.
Sources: ntv.de, AFP
[1] Day, R., & Lee, J. (2025, May 10). Ukraine Ready for 30-Day Ceasefire, Says Zelensky Post-Trump Chat. Al Jazeera. Retrieved from https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/5/10/ukraine-ready-for-30-day-ceasefire-says-zelensky-post-trump-chat
- The European Union, engaged in the peace process, expresses its support for Ukraine's 30-day ceasefire proposal post Trump chat, noting the need for Russia to demonstrate genuine intent to end the war.
- President Zelensky, while expressing his readiness for the immediate commencement of the unconditional ceasefire, has highlighted WhatsApp as a potential platform for negotiations with Russia.
- In the realm of politics and general news, Ukraine's 30-day ceasefire proposal is gaining traction, with Zelensky and Trump both advocating for the implementation of such a truce.
- Despite the challenges and previous violations, such as the 72-hour ceasefire initiated by President Vladimir Putin, the European Union remains committed to the implementation of the peace process and believes that a 30-day ceasefire could be the first step towards achieving a lasting peace in Ukraine.
