Donald Trump called for an immediate ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia on Truth Social, following a meeting with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy in Paris. Trump emphasized the need for negotiations to begin and for Chinese involvement to help resolve the conflict. Zelenskyy and the Kremlin responded by stating that any ceasefire must come with conditions to ensure lasting peace and prevent future conflict. Zelenskyy emphasized the need for guarantees for peace and expressed concerns about previous ceasefires being reignited. The Kremlin stated that Russia is open to talks based on agreements made in Istanbul in 2022 and current battlefield realities. Trump’s comments come after rebel forces successfully ousted Bashar al-Assad’s regime in Syria, with Russia losing interest in protecting Assad due to its focus on Ukraine. Trump’s message highlights the urgency to end the “madness” in the region and seek a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
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