Trump Calls for 30 Day Ceasefire Between Ukraine and Russia (1)

President Donald Trump called for a 30-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine to pave the way for talks on a lasting peace agreement, and threatened to impose further sanctions if a truce is violated.

“Hopefully, an acceptable ceasefire will be observed, and both Countries will be held accountable for respecting the sanctity of these direct negotiations,” Trump said in a social media post. “If the ceasefire is not respected, the US and its partners will impose further sanctions.”

Trump’s comments underscored how he remains focused on halting the fighting immediately and contradicted his vice president, JD Vance, who said ...