Ukraine-Russia struggle newest: Trump joins Zelensky in demanding 30-day ceasefire after ‘warm’ VE Day cellphone name | EUROtoday

Ukraine has mentioned Russian forces have violated president Vladimir Putin’s 72-hour ceasefire greater than 700 occasions throughout the first day.

“According to our military data, despite Putin’s statements, Russian forces continue to attack across the entire frontline. From midnight to midday, Russia committed 734 ceasefire violations and 63 assault operations, 23 of which are still ongoing; 586 attacks on our troops’ positions, 464 of which used heavy weapons; 176 strikes by FPV-drones; and 10 air strikes using 16 guided aerial bombs,” Ukraine international minister Andrii Sybiha mentioned yesterday.

Branding the ceasefire a “farce”, the Ukrainian official mentioned: “Ukraine remains ready for at least 30-day full ceasefire and confidence-building measures, which will enable peace negotiations and the real path to a fair and sustainable peace.”

US president Donald Trump has recommended Russian chief Vladimir Putin ought to “ideally” settle for a 30-day ceasefire, backing comparable calls from Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky after the 2 spoke on the cellphone on Thursday.

“Talks with Russia/Ukraine continue. The US calls for, ideally, a 30-day unconditional ceasefire,” Mr Trump mentioned on his Truth Social community after talking to Mr Zelensky.

Mr Trump has additionally threatened additional sanctions on Moscow if any potential ceasefire is violated.

“If the ceasefire is not respected, the US and its partners will impose further sanctions.”

Mr Zelensky mentioned in his nightly tackle that the 2 leaders had shared a “warm and constructive” cellphone name, and that Ukraine is “ready for peace from this moment”.

He mentioned a 30-day ceasefire could be a “real indicator” of progress in the direction of peace with Russia.