War in Ukraine
Trump wants to force 30-day ceasefire-if necessary with sanctions
Donald Trump originally wanted to end the war in Ukraine within 24 hours. But the negotiations run and strain the patience of the US president.
Ukrainian President Wolodymyr Selenskyj and US President Donald Trump spoke on a possible ceasefire in Ukraine on a phone call. Selenskyj said on Thursday evening in online services that he informed the US President “that Ukraine is ready for a 30-day ceasefire, even today.” He had also assured Trump’s willingness to “discussions in any format”.
However, in order to be able to lead negotiations, according to Selenskyj, Moscow must first “demonstrate the seriousness of his intention to end the war.” An unconditional ceasefire is the beginning.
Trump then insisted on a 30-day unconditional ceasefire and threatened again with sanctions. “If the ceasefire is not met, the United States and its partners will impose further sanctions,” the Republican wrote to Russia on his online language tube Truth Social.
Trump calls for peace agreements between Ukraine and Russia
Before taking office, Trump had claimed that he could end the Ukraine war within 24 hours. After returning to the White House, he quickly moved towards the Russian President Vladimir Putin and thus caused criticism internationally.
Finally, Trump was increasingly angry – both towards Selenskyj and opposite Putin. Because a permanent ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine is still not in sight.
Trump emphasized on Thursday that he was striving for a permanent peace between the two sides. “Everything can go very quickly, and I will be available immediately if my services are needed,” he continued, adding: “Hopefully an acceptable ceasefire will be kept, and both countries will be held accountable to respect the inviolability of these direct negotiations.”
Trump’s Foreign Minister Marco Rubio has repeatedly warned that the United States drops its efforts at the end of the Ukraine War and could turn to other topics should no progress.
Ukraine had previously insisted on a 30-day ceasefire with war opponents of Russia. “We have emphasized: A complete and unconditional fire break has to be the first step for a fair and permanent peace,” wrote Kiev Chancellor Andrij Jermak at Telegram. Ukraine has been defending itself against a Russian invasion for more than three years.
Note: This article has been updated.
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Source: Stern
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