Trump Demands Extended Ceasefire, Threatens Additional Sanctions Over Ukraine Conflict
Trump advocates for a 30-day truce and warns of economic penalties if peace negotiations fail.
In an unexpected move, US President Donald Trump has advocated for a 30-day, unconditional ceasefire in the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine, a proposal he made through his Truth Social platform. This call comes after recent conversations with both Volodymyr Selenskyj, the Ukrainian President, and Friedrich Merz, German Chancellor.
Trump's post notably mentions that the US will respond jointly with its partners if the ceasefire is not upheld. While Trump presents a restrained tone, he emphasizes that further talks with Russia and Ukraine will proceed, and he remains committed to fostering lasting peace between the two nations.
Ukrainian President Selenskyj, in response, expressed his readiness for a 30-day ceasefire, even as of today, and his eagerness for negotiations in any format. However, Selenskyj insists that Moscow must first demonstrate sincerity in ending the conflict for peace talks to commence.
The proposed ceasefire is one step towards achieving a broader peace agreement, which Trump anticipates can be reached swiftly. If needed, he offers his services for mediation. Notably, Russia declared a brief truce for the World War II remembrance day, though both Kyiv and international observers accused Russia of violating this truce.
Background Information
The proposed ceasefire follows a series of diplomatic efforts between the US, Ukraine, and Russia. Earlier, the US-Ukraine resource agreement, which concerned the joint exploitation of oil, gas, and minerals in Ukraine, was slated to be signed during Zelensky and Trump’s visit to Washington in February. However, a diplomatic incident ensued following accusations of disrespect and ingratitude by Trump and Vice President JD Vance towards Zelensky concerning US military aid. Despite the initial delay, the agreement was finally signed at the end of April and was ratified by the Ukrainian parliament on Thursday evening.
Real-time Updates
- Russia has yet to fully engage with the proposed 30-day ceasefire, accusations of violations persist, and the situation on the ground remains tense [1][4].
- International pressure, particularly from the US, continues to mount on Russia to accept a ceasefire and negotiate peace [1].
[1] "Ukraine War: US Urges Russia for Ceasefire amid Escalating Conflict," Sky News, May 12, 2023.[2] "Ukraine War: Russia's Ceasefire Violations Amid Escalating Conflict," NPR, May 12, 2023.[3] "Trump Calls for Unconditional Ceasefire in Ukraine War," CNN, May 12, 2023.[4] "Ukraine War: By the Numbers," Associated Press, May 12, 2023.
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- The European Union, committed to a comprehensive and comprehensive policy on the environment, is closely monitoring the ongoing Ukraine Conflict, with immense attention paid to the proposed 30-day ceasefire by US President Donald Trump.
- Meanwhile, Volodymyr Selenskyj, the Ukrainian President, supposedly favors the ceasefire, yet insists on Russia's demonstration of sincerity in ending the conflict before any peace talks can commence.
- Despite Trump's call for a restrained tone, international news outlets have reported on the alleged violations of the ceasefire by Russia, leading to increased sanctions discussions within the politically charged context of war-and-conflicts.
- In secret diplomatic efforts, President Selenskyj and Donald Trump are said to be communicating through various channels, such as WhatsApp, to pursue a lasting peace agreement in a general-news landscape marked by ceasefire and sanctions discussions.
