Trump Calls for Longer Ceasefire in Ukraine-Russia Conflict: Threatens Sanctions if Unmet
Trump advocates for a truce and implies potential economic penalties
Get ready to hear the drums beating a little louder, folks! US President Donald Trump is in the hot seat once again, this time calling for a prolonged truce in Russia's ongoing war with Ukraine. In a bold move, he's threatening new sanctions if no 30-day ceasefire is agreed upon by both parties.
On his Truth Social platform, Trump shared his stance: "The US stands firmly behind a 30-day, unconditional ceasefire. Both Russia and Ukraine must adhere to this truce for our commitment to hold." If this ceasefire isn't upheld, Trump warns, "the US and its partners will respond with further sanctions." This statement follows recent phone conversations between Trump, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Selenskyj, and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz.
Trump's tone here is not exactly aggressive, but he's certainly not pulling any punches. He emphasizes that negotiations with Russia and Ukraine will proceed while stating the objective for this ceasefire: "As President, I will keep working with European leaders to achieve a lasting peace between Russia and Ukraine." Trump hints at the potential for a swift resolution: "A ceasefire could pave the way for a peace agreement, moving toward resolution quicker than you might think."
If you're curious whether Selenskyj and Trump have been in direct contact since then, here's the scoop: Selenskyj reportedly informed Trump that Ukraine has the capacity to implement a 30-day ceasefire, even today. He also expressed Ukraine's readiness for talks "in any format," provided that Russia is genuinely ready to put an end to hostilities.
Interestingly, conversations about a ceasefire between Trump and Selenskyj previously centered around Ukraine's resource-sharing agreement with the US. Signed at the end of April, this agreement covers co-operations involving oil, gas, and minerals in Ukraine. The Ukrainian parliament loaded up on this agreement just last Thursday evening.
By the way, let's not forget the rocky road that initially paved the path to this agreement. An earlier version of it was meant to be signed during Selenskyj's visit to Washington in February. But... wheels came off when Trump accused Selenskyj of disrespect and ingratitude for US military aid, all this in front of the cameras.
Sources: ntv.de, jwu/AFP
- Ukraine Conflict
- Volodymyr Selenskyj
- Donald Trump
- Wars and Conflicts
The European Union, committed to a comprehensive and comprehensive policy on the environment, may find itself entangled in the complexities of war-and-conflicts, as Donald Trump threatens sanctions if no 30-day ceasefire is agreed upon in Ukraine-Russia conflict. In a recent communication on Whatsapp, Volodymyr Selenskyj confirms Ukraine's readiness for talks with Russia, expressing that Ukraine has the capacity to implement a 30-day ceasefire. This unfolds in the realm of general-news and politics, as Trump's stance on the conflict continues to make headlines.
