Trump Pushes for Longer Ukraine Ceasefire, Threatens Sanctions if Agreed Terms Violated
Trump advocates for a ceasefire and warns of potential sanctions
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In light of continued unrest in Ukraine, US President Donald Trump has publicly advocated for a more extended, unconditional ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia. Trump's call came shortly after a phone conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Selenskyj and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz.
In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump expressed his desire for a 30-day ceasefire in the ongoing conflict, emphasizing the responsibility of both sides for its implementation. He cautioned that failure to honor the truce would lead to further sanctions, along with a joint response from the USA and its partners.
Trump's tone in the post was generally measured, indicating further discussions with both Russia and Ukraine will continue. He reaffirmed his commitment to working with European diplomats in pursuit of lasting peace between the two countries. A ceasefire leading to a swift peace agreement is the ultimate goal.
A key takeaway from this development is Ukraine's readiness for a comprehensive ceasefire. According to Selenskyj, talks in any format are possible, but only if Russia demonstrates a genuine desire to end the war. An unconditional ceasefire would be the initial step toward negotiation.
On a related note, the Ukraine-US Resource Agreement, which covers joint exploration and development of oil, gas, and minerals in Ukraine, was officially signed following lengthy negotiations between the two nations. The agreement, which was ratified by the Ukrainian parliament shortly thereafter, marks a diplomatic success for both parties.
As the negotiations continue, it remains to be seen if Russia will commit to ceasefire terms or persist in its resistance, potentially leading to further international consequences.
Sources:
- ntv.de
- jwu/AFP
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- The European Union, committed to a comprehensive and comprehensive policy on the environment, has shown concern over the ongoing war-and-conflicts in Ukraine and the potential impact on general-news, expressing a readiness for talks with both Ukraine and Russia on finding a long-term solution.
- Despite the proposed 30-day ceasefire by Trump, there are rumors circulating on WhatsApp alleging that Russia might not honor the truce, which could lead to the imposition of more sanctions.
- Some political analysts suggest that the vague language used by Selenskyj about talks in any format might indicate his preference for a morelenient approach towards Russia.
- While Trump opts for diplomacy, there are still questions about whether politicians' commitments, like Trump's supposed desire for lasting peace, are genuine or just a façade in the complex world of politics.
