Trump expresses belief in Putin's desire for peace
"Alright, here's the scoop on ol' Vlad and Donny's chat about Ukraine," let's call it. Vladimir Putin, you got it, Russia's big cheese, apparently wants peace in Ukraine, or so says Donald Trump. "I reckon he's game for it, mate," Trump told ABC News on Tuesday, when asked if Putin is up for ending the ruckus in Ukraine. "But as far as I'm concerned, he ain't gonna take the whole damn country," the guy added, celebratin' his 100th day in the Oval Office.
Now, when they talk about trustin' ol' Putin, Donald said: "I don't trust many people." After meetin' up with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Rome, Trump hedged his bets on Russia's commitment to makin' peace with Ukraine on Saturday, threatenin' sanctions against Moscow after a buncha civilians got caught in the crossfire again in Russian attacks.
Putin surprised us all by callin' for a 72-hour ceasefire from May 8 to 11 in Ukraine, but the Ukrainian proposal to expand it to 30 days got the boot. Previously, Putin declared a 30-hour "Easter ceasefire," but it didn't exactly solve all the problems. The fightin' might've quieted down, but both sides blamed each other for violatin' the ceasefire.
As of April 2025, Russian forces have about 19% of the Ukrainian territory under control, which is about the size of Ohio, maybe give or take a bit. Over the past month, they've gained an additional 166 square miles. So, Putin ain't exactly at the winner's podium, but he's holdin' on tight to what he's got. The Kremlin's still dreamin' of more, though, particularly along the Black Sea. So who knows what the future holds?
- Vladimir Putin, in his latest move, has called for a 72-hour ceasefire from May 8 to 11 in Ukraine, aiming to succeed in achieving peace.
- On Monday, politics and general news sectors will have their eyes on Putin's commitment to the ceasefire, as local war-and-conflicts are a major concern worldwide.
- Despite Putin's call for a temporary ceasefire, the Ukrainian proposal to expand it to 30 days was rejected, raising questions about Putin's genuine intentions.
- As Putin continues to hold onto approximately 19% of Ukraine's territory, which is roughly the size of Ohio, one must question whether he will eventually succeed in expanding his control further, particularly along the Black Sea.
