Trump renews pitch for unconditional 30-day Ukraine ceasefire
- On May 9, 2025, President Donald Trump renewed his call for an unconditional 30-day ceasefire in the Russia-Ukraine war via Truth Social after a call with Ukrainian President Zelensky.
- This renewed ceasefire push follows Ukraine's agreement in principle and ongoing talks, while Russian President Putin has rejected the offer, creating uncertainty about progress.
- Trump and Zelensky discussed using a temporary truce to lay the groundwork for direct peace negotiations, with Ukraine ready to begin the ceasefire immediately and awaiting Russia’s response.
- Trump cautioned that thousands of young soldiers are losing their lives each week and warned that additional sanctions would be enforced by the United States and its allies if the ceasefire is broken, reaffirming his dedication to achieving peace alongside European partners.
- This ceasefire-first approach marks a return amid stalled talks, with U.S. allies watching nervously and the administration warning it may abandon negotiations if no progress occurs.
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