Trump renews pitch for unconditional 30-day Ukraine ceasefire

Frustrated Trump slams Putin, Ukraine as peace talk hopes falter

Ukraine wants Russia to agree to a ceasefire before beginning negotiations on a peace deal. Trump wants them to get on with talks regardless.

Many Russians want to end the war – but only on Russian terms. They hope Trump will judge it.

The American tactic of putting pressure only on Ukraine has proven unsuccessful, with Russia mocking the efforts for a ceasefire. But now President Donald Trump has reassessed the strategy and is starting to consider leverage over the aggressor, so we are closer to a ceasefire, said Tomáš Kopečný, the Czech government's representative for the reconstruction of Ukraine. In the interview, he also talks about the US-Ukrainian agreement on minerals,…

'Get to table right now': Trump warns of sanctions, tariffs on Russia 'until ceasefire is reached' with Ukraine

World: "Based on the fact that Russia is absolutely “pounding” Ukraine on the battlefield right now, I am strongly considering large-scale Banking Sanctions, Sanctions, and Tariffs on Russia," Trump wrote.

Today, the former boxing world champion is one of Ukraine's most important advocates. In an interview, he explains why he has not yet copied the US and why he is worried about Ukrainian democracy.

Ukraine-Russia war: Zelensky, EU leaders call for unconditional 30-day ceasefire from May 12, backed by Donald Trump

Zelensky and European leaders pressed for a full ceasefire covering air, sea, and land from 12 May, with a joint warning of new sanctions. A surprise call with Trump reinforced backing for swift peace talks, though Russia insists on “nuances” in any truce deal.