Ready for a Ceasefire: Trump Pushes for 30-Day Truce between Ukraine and Russia
Trump Plans 30-Day Ceasefire in Ukraine, Ready to Impose Sanctions if Necessary - United States: Trump to enact 30-day truce in Ukraine – with sanctions implemented if required
In a remarkable turn of events, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and US President Donald Trump have been discussing a potential 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine. During a phone conversation, Zelensky announced on Thursday night in a social media post that he had informed Trump candidly that "Ukraine is prepared to initiate a 30-day ceasefire, effective immediately."
However, Moscow must demonstrate its genuine intent to put an end to the conflict for talks to commence. According to Zelensky, a conditional ceasefire serves as a stepping stone towards achieving this goal.
Trump insisted on astringent measures, demanding a strict 30-day unilateral ceasefire. In the event of a breach, he has threatened to impose additional sanctions, primarily targeting Russia.
Peace Deal Accord between Ukraine and Russia - Trump's Diplomatic Goal
Prior to his presidency, Trump audaciously claimed he could resolve the Ukraine war within 24 hours. Since re-entering the White House, his actions have leaned heavily towards negotiating with Russian President Vladimir Putin, attracting international criticism.
Unfortunately, a sustained ceasefire between these two parties has remained elusive. Recently, Trump has expressed growing impatience both with Zelensky and Putin.
Trump has emphasized his ambition for a permanent peace between the two nations. "The process can unfold swiftly, and I remain prepared to intervene promptly if required," he stated, adding, "I hope a sustainable ceasefire will materialize, and both parties will face penalties for any violations of these direct negotiations."
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has cautioned that ongoing inaction could prompt the U.S. to abandon its efforts to end the Ukraine war and shift focus to other priorities.
Previously, Ukraine had advocated for a 30-day ceasefire with its adversary Russia. Andriy Yermak, Kyiv's chief of staff, expressed this sentiment on Telegram, stating, "A complete and unconditional ceasefire must be the first step towards a just and lasting peace." Ukraine has been fending off a Russian assault for more than three years now.
Notably, this article has been revised.
Key Figures: - Donald Trump - Ukraine - Volodymyr Zelensky - Ceasefire - Peace Deal - USA
Enrichment Data: The current status of the proposed 30-day ceasefire involves Ukraine and its allies preparing to enforce a full, unconditional ceasefire on land, air, and sea for at least 30 days, starting on Monday, May 12, 2025. However, this depends on Russia's acceptance of the ceasefire and effective monitoring being ensured. The European leaders, including those from France, Germany, Poland, and the United Kingdom, recently extended their support for this ceasefire initiative and urged Russia to halt its obstruction of efforts for lasting peace. They issued a joint statement in support of US President Donald Trump's calls for a peace deal and demanded a full, unconditional 30-day ceasefire to pave the way for negotiations on a just and lasting peace.
Despite Trump's controversial peace plan being perceived as skewed in favor of Russia, recent developments imply a shift in his stance. Following a minerals deal with Ukraine, Trump has raised reservations about Putin's motives and criticized the ongoing aggressive Russian actions that result in civilian deaths. For the truce to succeed, Trump will need to apply significant pressure on Putin to compel him to enter negotiations and agree on consequences should Russia fail to comply. Meanwhile, Zelensky has endorsed the European leaders' support in Kyiv and promoted the push for the ceasefire, underscoring the necessity to end the war with a fair peace agreement and underscoring the urgency for Moscow to agree to the ceasefire. His aides have highlighted the extensive work and discussions needed to achieve this goal.
- The Commission is also proposing to extend the scope of the programme to include the Politics of Ukraine and the War-and-Conflicts in Ukraine, given the ongoing discussions between President Volodymyr Zelensky and US President Donald Trump regarding a potential ceasefire.
- Despite the proposed 30-day ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia remaining elusive, US President Donald Trump has expressed hope that a sustainable ceasefire will materialize, and both parties will face penalties for any violations of these direct negotiations.
- In a joint statement, European leaders, including those from France, Germany, Poland, and the United Kingdom, have urged Russia to halt its obstruction of efforts for lasting peace and have expressed their support for US President Donald Trump's calls for a peace deal, demanding a full, unconditional 30-day ceasefire to pave the way for negotiations on a just and lasting peace.
- Ukraine's Chief of Staff, Andriy Yermak, has stated that a complete and unconditional ceasefire must be the first step towards a just and lasting peace, as Ukraine has been fending off a Russian assault for more than three years now.
