Putin Thanks Trump, Modi, Lula for Efforts on 30-Day Ceasefire in Ukraine Conflict

Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed gratitude to several world leaders, including U.S. President Donald Trump, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, the President of China, and the President of South Africa, for their efforts to address the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. Putin's remarks came during a joint press conference with Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, where he thanked these leaders for their attention to the Ukraine settlement. Putin acknowledged that while Russia agrees with proposals to cease hostilities, any ceasefire must lead to long-term peace and address the root causes of the crisis. He specifically mentioned Trump's involvement, noting that despite having domestic affairs to attend to, many leaders have devoted significant time to resolving the conflict, which Putin described as a 'noble mission' aimed at stopping hostilities and preventing human casualties. The Russian President's comments follow Ukraine's recent expression of readiness to accept a U.S.-proposed 30-day ceasefire, which could be extended by mutual agreement. Putin suggested that Ukraine's willingness to negotiate a ceasefire might be influenced by American pressure, referencing recent U.S.-Ukraine discussions in Saudi Arabia.