Trump Announces 30-Day Truce for Ukraine; Ready to Use Sanctions if Required - Trump Announces 30-Day Ceasefire in Ukraine, Threatening Sanctions if Needed
Title: Trump Pushes for 30-Day Ceasefire in Ukraine - If Necessary with Sanctions: A Stepping Stone Towards Peace?
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Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky held a significant phone conversation with US President Donald Trump, discussing the potential of implementing a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine. Announcing the conversation on social media, Zelensky revealed Ukraine's eagerness for a ceasefire, stating, "Ukraine is prepared for a 30-day ceasefire, even today."
To initiate peace talks, Ukraine emphasized Moscow's need to reveal its sincerity in ending the conflict first. Zelensky suggested a conditional ceasefire as a stepping stone. In response, Trump demanded an unconditional 30-day ceasefire, implying further sanctions if Moscow fails to comply.
Trump has expressed his ambition to bring an end to the prolonged conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Following winning the presidential election, he moved closer to Russian President Vladimir Putin, earning criticism on the international stage.
The US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, has raised concerns that the peace negotiations might stall, causing the US to redirect its focus to other priorities. Ukraine, under siege from Russian invasion for nearly four years, insists on an unconditional 30-day truce with war foe Russia, as reported by Ukraine's Chief of Staff Andriy Yermak on Telegram.
Previously, the European Union backed Ukraine's request for a ceasefire, with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen advocating that the ceasefire must happen without preconditions to create a conducive environment for meaningful peace negotiations. Moreover, she emphasized that the EU would persistently exert pressure on Russia, potentially imposing additional sanctions if the ceasefire is violated.
The ensuing days will be crucial, as Russia's acceptance and adherence to the proposed 30-day ceasefire will determine the course of events. The European Union and its partners will remain vigilant, ready to enforce sanctions if needed, and encouraging both countries to maintain respect for the dialogue process in the interest of lasting peace.
- The Commission is also proposing to extend the scope of the peace negotiations to include the ongoing war-and-conflicts in Ukraine, as the EU would persistently exert pressure on Russia, potentially imposing additional sanctions if the ceasefire is violated.
- Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky, in his conversation with US President Donald Trump, expressed hope that a 30-day ceasefire could be a stepping stone towards peace, while emphasizing that Ukraine is ready for such a truce even today.
- While Trump has been criticized for moving closer to Russian President Vladimir Putin after winning the presidential election, the proposed 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine is being seen as a potential means to end the prolonged conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
- The ongoing discussions regarding a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine have brought politics and general news into the spotlight, as the international community watches with bated breath to see if Moscow will agree to the proposed ceasefire, and if not, whether sanctions will be imposed.
