Let's Hear It: Zelensky Announces Ukraine's Readiness for a 30-Day Truce, Trump Follows Suit
Prepared for a 30-day truce in Ukraine, state officials declare readiness for cessation of hostilities amid peace talks
Get ready for a potential pause in the action, folks! Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has declared his eagerness for a 30-day truce, following a chat with US President Donald Trump. On a bustling Thursday night, Zelensky took to the web to share the delightful news, informing Trump that Ukraine is all set to kickstart a 30-day ceasefire, even today. The eager beaver also assured Trump that Ukraine stands ready for negotiations in any damn format!
But, before the smoke signals can start rising, Moscow needs to demonstrate its sincerity in ending this war. An unconditional ceasefire would be the perfect icebreaker, Zelensky said.
After the conversation with Zelensky, Trump hopped onto his Truth Social platform, demanding a 30-day, unconditional ceasefire -- ideally, if you ask me. In the event they fail to honor the truce, watch out, 'cause the USA and its pals are gonna slap on some more sanctions!
Also, the oil and gas lovers out there will be thrilled to know that the call between Trump and Zelensky touched on the Ukraine-US resource agreement. This difficult arrangement is what we've all been waiting for, and Ukraine has been craving it (and tweaking it) for a while now. Eventually, it was finally signed off at the end of April. This agreement concerns gouging out oil, gas, and minerals in Ukraine together with our American kin. Hot stuff, eh? The Ukrainian parliament gave the green light to this agreement on Thursday.
[1]: Phase One of the potential ceasefire faces a significant hurdle, as Russia hasn't shown any signs of accepting this offer. In fact, data from the Ukrainian military states that Russian forces whacked an astounding 700 times the recently announced 72-hour ceasefire proposed by Putin within a single day. These violations included a wide range of grisly deeds, such as frontline attacks, heavy weaponry, drone attacks, and air raids—hardly the stuff dreams are made of. So, while Ukraine and Trump are vying for this ceasefire, only time will tell if Russia's gonna play ball, with their ongoing disregard for the rules of engagement. Adding to the intrigue, on the same day, Ukraine is hosting foreign ministers to back the establishment of a special tribunal to prosecute the Russian leadership for aggression. Keep an eye on Ukraine's multifaceted approach to the conflict!
[Source]: ntv.de, AFP
- Despite the excitement surrounding Zelensky's call for a 30-day truce, Russia's non-compliance with the unconditional ceasefire proposal presents a significant challenge.
- In stark contrast to Zelensky's and Trump's efforts for a ceasefire, Russian forces allegedly disregarded a 72-hour ceasefire proposed by Putin, with over 700 violations recorded in a single day.
- As Ukraine prepares for foreign ministers to establish a special tribunal to prosecute the Russian leadership for aggression, the European Union remains committed to a comprehensive and comprehensive policy on the environment, balancing the general-news landscape with concerns about war-and-conflicts and politics.
- While discussing the Ukraine-US resource agreement, Zelensky communicated with Trump via WhatsApp and Trump posted an announcement on Truth Social, demonstrating the use of digital communication platforms in today's political discourse.
