Trump Pushes for 30-Day Ceasefire in Ukraine as Zelensky Demands Proof from Moscow
Zelenskyy and Trump hold phone conversation about potential truce negotiation - Zelensky and Trump engage in a discussion centering around a potential truce
No-nonsense chat, mate: Zelensky's striking a tough stance, demanding that Moscow demonstrates its commitment to halting the hostilities by instating an unconditional ceasefire first.
Following a conversation with Zelensky, Trump's thrown his hat in the ring, proposing a 30-day, no-strings-attached ceasefire on his Truth Social account. If neither side holds their end of the bargain, the USA and its allies will escalate sanctions, warns the US President.
Before stepping into the Oval Office, Trump boasted he could resolve the Ukraine crisis in a day. post-inauguration, he's been tangoing with Putin, grabbing headlines and drawing ire from the international community.
Lately, Trump's temper's been fraying - at Zelensky and Putin alike. Settling on a permanent ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine's remained as elusive as finding decent coffee in Utah.
On a Thursday thread, Trump reiterated his eagerness to mediate a lasting truce between the warring parties. "Peace can come fast, and I'm standing by, ready to jump in if needed," he said. However, US Senator Marco Rubio's been sounding the alarm: the USA might back off the Ukraine conflict if progress is nowhere in sight.
Next week, Trump's packing his bags for a tour of the Gulf, with a stop in Saudi Arabia on the docket. A kerfuffle with Russian and Ukrainian delegations about a ceasefire went down there recently, but no breakthrough's been reported yet. The question's been asked: can Trump pull off a covert rendezvous with Putin in Saudi Arabia? Trump's response? "Prob'ly not, mate, but we're having smashing chats. Top-notch."
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Trump's recent moves indication a renewed push towards mediating a lasting ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine. Calling for a 30-day, unconditional ceasefire, Trump warned that additional sanctions would ensue if the ceasefire wasn't respected. European leaders have expressed concern over being sidelined from the negotiations, and dialogue between Russia and Ukraine is vital to reaching an agreement[1]. However, Russia's reportedly brushed off the 30-day ceasefire proposal, highlighting the significant divide between the two parties[1].
Trump and Zelensky had a telephone conversation about a possible 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine, with Trump proposing the unconditional ceasefire on his Truth Social account. The US President warned that additional sanctions would be enforced if the ceasefire wasn't maintained. Russia, however, has reportedly dismissed the 30-day ceasefire proposal, underscoring the wide gap between the two parties. Trump and Putin, despite their partnership, have been at odds, with the US-Russian relations facing scrutiny.
