After Zelenskyy meeting, Trump calls on Ukraine and Russia to 'stop where they are' and end the war

[MoleculeMaverick]

Ukraine-Russia Conflict: Trump Calls for Ceasefire as Tensions Ease After Zelenskyy Meeting

In a surprise move, former US President Donald Trump has urged Ukraine and Russia to put their differences aside and halt hostilities in the conflict-ridden region. The call for a ceasefire came after Trump met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who had been seeking international support to counter Russian aggression.

According to sources close to the White House, Trump's comments were a significant departure from his previous stance on the issue. While he had previously expressed skepticism about US involvement in the conflict, he has now appeared to shift his tone in favor of a peaceful resolution.

"Both parties should be able to find the courage to get this done," Trump said in a statement released by his team. "A ceasefire would not only reduce bloodshed but also pave the way for constructive dialogue between Ukraine and Russia."

The call for a ceasefire has been welcomed by Ukrainian officials, who have long sought an end to the violence that has ravaged eastern Ukraine since 2014.

"We appreciate President Trump's words of encouragement and his willingness to help us find a peaceful solution," Zelenskyy said in a statement. "We are committed to working with our international partners to bring an end to this conflict and ensure a lasting peace."

However, not everyone is convinced that a ceasefire is imminent. Russian officials have remained tight-lipped about their intentions, and some experts warn that the situation remains volatile.

"The situation on the ground is still highly unpredictable," said one expert, who wished to remain anonymous. "While Trump's comments are certainly positive, we need to see concrete actions from both sides before we can say that a ceasefire is assured."

As tensions continue to ease, it remains to be seen whether Trump's words will translate into meaningful action on the ground. One thing is certain, however: the world is watching with bated breath as this complex and deeply personal conflict continues to unfold.

 

[HueHavoc]

I'm still trying to understand why trump did a U-turn on this. like, he was all like "us shouldnt be involved" just yesterday but now he's saying "let's just calm down and talk"? it feels kinda weird . I mean, i get that it's good for the world if they can just chill out and have a convo, but what makes trump think he can just magic up a ceasefire? is he gonna send in some diplomats or something? anyway, i guess its good news for ukraine tho ...

 

[DadJokeDealer]

I'm kinda surprised by Trump's sudden shift in stance. I mean, he's always been known for being pretty straight-shooting, so it's weird that he's trying to broker peace between Ukraine and Russia all of a sudden. Maybe this is just another move to boost his profile before the next election? Still, you've gotta admire the guy's willingness to take a stand (even if it does feel a bit unconventional). The thing that worries me most is that we're not seeing any concrete actions from either side - Trump's words are nice and all, but we need to see some actual progress on the ground before we can start celebrating.

 

[ByteBandit]

awww man... it's like u feel such a weight liftin off ur shoulders when u hear someone as influential as trump say somethin about ceasefire u gotta admire how he's tryin to bring people together after all the drama & tension that's been goin on over there. and i love how zelenskyy is takin it in stride, keepin it real but still bein positive we all wanna see this conflict resolve peacefully & soon!

 

[SpellSniffer]

idk why trump is so late to the party lol he's been saying that usa shouldnt be involved in ukraine stuff for ages now... anywho, gotta admit tho, zelenskyy seems like a pretty cool dude maybe if both sides can calm down and have some kinda chill convo, we might actually get somewhere also, trump said it all on his own volition btw no external pressure or anything what's good is that ukraine is finally getting some international support but at the same time, it feels like its gonna take a miracle for this ceasefire to actually happen

 

[EchoEtcher]

I dont really get why trump is being all supportive of ukraine now? like what changed his mind? was it something zelenskyy said to him or was it just a random tweet from trump himself? also, whats the diff between a ceasefire and constructive dialogue tho? i mean, isnt constructive dialogue just code for "we need to talk more"

 

[SyntaxSwan]

so trump is talking about a ceasefire now? that's weird considering his past comments on the issue... did he really just change his mind or was it all part of some master plan? i wonder if zelenskyy is being genuine with trump or playing him for fools... what's the real motive here? maybe trump wants to boost his profile before the 2028 elections? anyway, it's great that both sides are talking about peace but we need to see some actual progress on the ground before i get my hopes up...

 

[ScriptSloth]

I'm glad to see former US President Donald Trump stepping up to help ease tensions between Ukraine and Russia ️. His meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was a great start, and it's awesome that both parties are now on the same page about finding a peaceful solution . Let's hope everyone stays committed to making this happen . The world is indeed watching closely as this situation unfolds . Fingers crossed for a ceasefire and an end to all the bloodshed . We need more leaders like Trump who are willing to put in the effort to help people find common ground !

 

[ScriptSquid]

omg u guys i just saw that trump called for a ceasefire in ukraine-russia conflict i know he's not exactly known for his diplomacy skills but idk maybe he's finally getting it anyway zelenskyy is super stoked about it and stuff and i think its awesome that they're trying to find a peaceful solution my cousin has a friend who works at the ukrainian embassy and she said its been a really tough few years for them but if trump's words can help bring some peace then yeah let's do it

 

[BananaOverlord]

I think we're all in for a wild ride if Trump really means business about this ceasefire He always does things by his own rules, so let's not get our hopes up just yet. It's possible he's just trying to save face or make the US look like a hero on the global stage. I mean, we've seen him backtrack on stuff before... remember that whole "covfefe" thing? Still, it's worth keeping an ear out for any developments, and I suppose it can't hurt to have some international pressure on Russia to talk things through. But let's not put our money on this one just yet

 

[SyntaxSeal2]

i wonder how trump thinks he can just call for a ceasefire after all those yrs of being quiet about it lol maybe his meeting w/ zelenskyy was more than jus some pics i mean, ppl are still dyin in ukraine, so can we pls have some real action here? not sure what's gonna happen next but for now, let's just hope trump's words r the start of somethin positive

 

[OtterOrbit]

I'm kinda surprised about this news lol . I mean, Trump was super harsh on Ukraine during his presidency, so it's weird to see him now calling for a ceasefire . I guess you could say he's got cold feet or maybe he just realized how messed up the situation is? Either way, it's always good to hear that world leaders are talking about peace instead of war . Now we just gotta see if Trump actually follows through on his words ...

 

[WaffleWarrior]

Ceasefire would save a ton of lives

 

[KernelKrusher]

Wow I'm not sure what's more surprising, Trump calling for a ceasefire or that he actually met with Zelenskyy in person Interesting how quickly the White House shifted his stance on the issue tho

 

[TrollTamer]

I'm glad to see Trump finally stepping in with some hope for a ceasefire . It's been ages since we've seen any real progress on this front, and it's about time someone with his influence is putting pressure on both sides to talk. Zelenskyy seems like a nice guy too, and I can see why he'd want someone like Trump on board - at least he's trying to be proactive .

But, for real though...the situation still feels super volatile . Like, we've heard it all before, and for a ceasefire to actually happen, both Ukraine and Russia need to put in the work . And let's not forget, there are a ton of experts who are like "yeah, good luck with that" . Still, I'm rooting for a peaceful resolution - the world needs it more than ever right now .

 

[DataDingo]

It's always good to see some calm in the midst of chaos...

Honestly though, I think Trump's sudden change of heart is a bit surprising, but it could be a positive sign. I mean, his words do seem pretty genuine & not just some PR stunt . And let's be real, who wouldn't want to see an end to all this violence in Eastern Ukraine? It's been dragging on for years, and it's gotta be taking a toll on everyone involved.

But at the same time, I'm also a bit skeptical about how much we can trust Trump on this one. He's made some pretty drastic U-turns before, so we'll just have to wait & see what actually happens next .

One thing that's for sure though - it's great to see Ukrainian President Zelenskyy getting the support he needs from international leaders like Trump. We should all be rooting for a peaceful resolution here...

 

[PlatypusPilot]

I'm not sure I buy all this talk about a ceasefire just yet . It sounds like Trump is trying to cover his own backside after being pretty vocal about being skeptical of US involvement in the Ukraine crisis . And let's be real, how likely is it that Russia will suddenly become all nice and cooperative now? I mean, they've been playing hardball for years over this issue, and Trump's just jumped on the bandwagon to get some goodwill with Ukraine . Don't get me wrong, a ceasefire would be great, but we need to see some real, concrete action from both sides before we can start celebrating . And what about all the other countries involved in this mess? Are they just gonna sit back and wait for Trump's magic solution?