Trump and Zelensky Push for Potential Ceasefire in Phone Call
Zelenskyy and Trump deliberate on potential truce details in phone conversation. - Zelenskyy and Trump have a conversation about potential truce negotiations.
Get ready to talk truce! Zelensky is demanding that Moscow takes the first step towards peace by showing genuine intent to put an end to the war by establishing an unconditional ceasefire.
After their talk, Trump stepped up and advocated for a 30-day unconditional ceasefire. "The U.S.A. is all about a 30-day, unconditional ceasefire, and I ain't joking," the President shouted on his Truth Social platform, making it clear that if the ceasefire doesn't stick, tougher sanctions are coming.
Before he took office, Trump boasted that he could wrap up the Ukrainian conflict within a single day. Fast-forward to his White House days, and he was buddying up with Russian President Vladimir Putin, sparking an international stir.
These days, Trump's frustration with both Zelensky and Putin is palpable - with a lasting ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine still out of reach.
On Thursday, Trump reiterated his desire for a lasting peace between the two sides. "This can be sorted out quicker than you think, and I'm standing by ready for action if needed," he declared. But, with no real progress in sight, US Senator Marco Rubio warns that the U.S.A. might shift priorities away from the Ukrainian conflict.
Next week, Trump is heading to the Gulf region, where a meeting with Saudi Arabia is planned. There, reps from the U.S.A., Russia, and Ukraine recently chatted about a potential ceasefire, but no breakthrough was made. A chance encounter with Putin in Saudi Arabia? Trump was uncertain, commenting: "I doubt it, but let me tell you, we have some killer conversations going on."
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The 30-day unconditional ceasefire proposed by Trump has been echoed by Zelensky and Ukraine's European allies, although no significant progress in negotiations has been reported due to Russia's demands to end the conflict being seen as excessive, and an initial rejection of ceasefire proposals [1][2]. Trump's administration has become more antagonistic towards Russia as frustration grows over the lack of resolution within the first 100 days in office [2].
- In their phone conversation, both Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky have expressed a desire for a 30-day unconditional ceasefire in Ukraine.
- The ceasefire proposed by Trump has been echoed by Ukraine's European allies, but progress in negotiations has been slow due to Russia's perceived excessive demands.
- Trump's administration has become more antagonistic towards Russia as the lack of resolution in Ukraine has persisted, particularly within the first 100 days of his administration.
- Despite plans to meet with reps from the US, Russia, and Ukraine in the Gulf region next week, Trump remains uncertain about the possibility of a chance encounter with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
