Trump Urges for Unconditional 30-Day Ceasefire in Ukraine Crisis: What's the Latest?
Zelenskyy and Trump held a conversation about potential truce negotiations in a telephone discussion. - Zelenskyy and Trump deliberate potential truce negotiations
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In an effort to jump-start peace talks, Volodymyr Zelensky, Ukraine's President, isn't fooling around. According to him, Moscow needs to demonstrate its genuine intention to put an end to the conflict by initiating an immediate, unconditional ceasefire.
Following a phone call with Zelensky, the odds of a ceasefire just got a little higher. Trump, the US President, took to his Truth Social platform, demanding a ceasefire—a 30-day one, to be precise. If the ceasefire isn't adhered to, the USA and its partners pledged to slap on more sanctions.
Before he even moved into the White House, Trump boasted he could settle the Ukraine war in a day. Post-inauguration, he dashed towards Russian President Vladimir Putin, earning a wave of criticism from the international community.
Lately, Trump's patience with both Zelensky and Putin seems to be wearing thin. The elusive ceasefire between the warring factions in Ukraine remains as distant as ever.
Last week, Trump made it clear that he's all about achieving lasting peace between the two parties. "It can all be wrapped up incredibly fast," he maintained. "I'm ready and waiting if my skills are needed." Trump's right-hand man, Marco Rubio (Secretary of State), has hinted that the USA may shift its attention away from the Ukraine war if no significant progress takes place.
Next week, Trump is set to jet off to the Gulf region, with a stopover in Saudi Arabia. There, US officials have recently conferenced with delegations from Russia and Ukraine, discussing a potential ceasefire. However, they've yet to chalk out a breakthrough. Asked if he could orchestrate a secret summit with Putin in Saudi Arabia, Trump replied, "I wouldn't bet on it, but we've had some exceptional chats. Absolutely exceptional."
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For those curious about the background, Trump has put his foot down and advocated for a 30-day unconditional ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine (as of May 8, 2025)[2][3]. Ukraine and the European allies have embraced Trump's proposal, suggesting a possible ceasefire initiation as soon as Monday, provided Russia consents and agrees to effective monitoring[1][2]. Unfortunately, Russia hasn't offered a clear response to the peace proposal yet, and Trump admits finding Russia negotiateable has its challenges[2]. If Russia rejects the ceasefire, the Europeans have promised to impose new sanctions[1]. In case of a ceasefire, Ukraine hints at engaging in direct peace talks with Russia.[1]
With Trump's latest push, the hope for peace in Ukraine may yet live on. Let's cross our fingers and see how it unfolds.
- Volodymyr Zelensky, Ukraine's President, seeks an immediate, unconditional ceasefire from Moscow to demonstrate Russia's sincerity in ending the conflict.
- In response to a phone call with Zelenskiy, US President Donald Trump called for a 30-day ceasefire, with the USA and its partners ready to impose sanctions if the ceasefire isn't upheld.
- Donald Trump has previously expressed that he believes he could swiftly resolve the Ukraine war, but the elusive ceasefire remains distant for now.
- Zelenskiy, Trump, Putin, and their respective nations are all key players in the ongoing ceasefire discussions, with the future of the conflict hanging in the balance.
