Trump Calls for 30-Day Russia-Ukraine Ceasefire, Backed by Zelenskyy, Merz, and Macron

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Updated May 9, 2025, 01:55 PM

U.S. President Donald Trump has called for a 30-day unconditional ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, following a phone conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Trump emphasized that both countries should respect the sanctity of direct negotiations aimed at stopping the conflict, warning that failure to adhere to the ceasefire would result in further sanctions from the U.S. and its partners. Trump's proposal aims to build toward a peace agreement, and he expressed readiness to assist in the process at a moment's notice. Zelenskyy, in response, confirmed Ukraine's readiness to implement a 30-day ceasefire immediately, provided Russia agrees to a full and unconditional cessation of hostilities. Russia had previously announced a 72-hour ceasefire, which was violated numerous times. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, in his first phone call with Trump, supported the ceasefire initiative. Merz stated that Germany and the European Union back Trump's call for a 30-day ceasefire, urging Russia to agree to a longer ceasefire to facilitate genuine peace negotiations. Merz also mentioned that EU states have prepared a draft similar to Trump's ceasefire proposal and are in ongoing discussions with European partners on this matter. French President Emmanuel Macron also endorsed Trump's ceasefire proposal, commending the clear call for an unconditional 30-day ceasefire. Macron stressed the need for all parties to work towards this goal without delay and warned of a firm response from Europe and the U.S. if Russia refuses. Macron held multiple discussions with Trump overnight as part of a broader diplomatic push.

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zerohedge

@zerohedge

Trump Calls For 30-day Cease-Fire In Russia-Ukraine War https://t.co/wpNQTTSq47

BFMTV

@BFMTV

“This is what will allow us to build a robust and lasting peace in which security guarantees are negotiated. We already have to stop the fighting.” Emmanuel Macron welcomes Donald Trump's call for a 30-day ceasefire in the war in Ukraine #BFM2 https://t.co/xU34mHyjsp

Le Point

@LePoint

Ukraine: Trump calls, with Zelensky, for a 30-day ceasefire from Putin While Kiev said it was ready to immediately accept a truce, Russia unilaterally decided on a three-day ceasefire. Who is not respected. ⤵️ https://t.co/ObqBiw82mm