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Trump demands ‘30-day unconditional cease-fire’ between Russia and Ukraine after Zelensky call
NY Post ^ | 5/8/2025 | Caitlin Doornbos

Posted on 05/08/2025 2:47:19 PM PDT by marcusmaximus

President Trump again pushed for a 30-day cease-fire between Russia and Ukraine Thursday after speaking by phone with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, promising to “stay committed to securing Peace” after earlier threatening to walk away from talks between the warring nations.

“Talks with Russia/Ukraine continue,” Trump, 78, posted to Truth Social. “The U.S. calls for, ideally, a 30-day unconditional ceasefire. Hopefully, an acceptable ceasefire will be observed, and both Countries will be held accountable for respecting the sanctity of these direct negotiations.”

“If the ceasefire is not respected, the U.S. and its partners will impose further sanctions,” he added.

Zelensky, 47, described his call with Trump on X as a “good conversation,” during which the two presidents “welcomed the Ukrainian Parliament’s ratification” of the US and Ukraine’s newly inked mineral deal that will see the nations splitting profits 50/50 from the sale of new mining and drilling licenses on Ukrainian territory.

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To: JonPreston

I thought Trump said he is no longer going to waste his time on brokering peace for this war.


21 posted on 05/08/2025 3:46:45 PM PDT by dforest
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To: dforest

that’s a very good idea.


22 posted on 05/08/2025 3:47:37 PM PDT by JonPreston ( ✌ ☮️ )
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To: OHPatriot

“Anybody here think that Zelensky is stupid enough to attack Moscow tomorrow?”

Apparently Xi called up the leader of UK and France and told them to NOT let Zelensky try to act ‘cute’, yet again.

So, no, not happening.


23 posted on 05/08/2025 3:54:36 PM PDT by BobL
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To: marcusmaximus

The Russians have presented a series of practical questions that must be answered before any 30 day cease fire can take effect.

Instead of bloviating on social media Trump and Zelenski need to get busy providing answers.


24 posted on 05/08/2025 3:55:57 PM PDT by mac_truck (aide toi et dieu t'aidera)
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To: Kazan

What left bank Kherson doink?


25 posted on 05/08/2025 3:57:02 PM PDT by marcusmaximus
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To: mac_truck

It’s “President” Trump.


26 posted on 05/08/2025 3:57:58 PM PDT by marcusmaximus
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To: JonPreston

What left bank Kherson doink?


27 posted on 05/08/2025 3:58:48 PM PDT by marcusmaximus
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To: marcusmaximus

put that dirty sock away


28 posted on 05/08/2025 4:00:55 PM PDT by JonPreston ( ✌ ☮️ )
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To: Cronos
Why do you oppose President Trump and his peace plan?

It's absurd to think the side winning would agree to a temporary ceasefire.

The Russians, justifiably, want a permanent solution to the war, not temporary one.

The Russians negotiated the Minsk Accords only to see Ukraine break it, build up its military and go on the offensive.

And, we're getting nothing from the minerals deal until there is a permanent solution.

29 posted on 05/08/2025 4:02:56 PM PDT by Kazan
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To: BobL
The only loser from the continuation of Biden's failed policies would be Trump and American taxpayers.
30 posted on 05/08/2025 4:03:47 PM PDT by Kazan
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To: Kazan

“The only loser from the continuation of Biden’s failed policies would be Trump and American taxpayers.”

Sadly that is that is the case.


31 posted on 05/08/2025 4:22:53 PM PDT by BobL
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To: marcusmaximus
Misleading headline. He's not demanding a cease-fire.
32 posted on 05/08/2025 4:24:47 PM PDT by McGruff (Biden 2028? )
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To: marcusmaximus

“I will stay committed to securing Peace between Russia and Ukraine”

Big mistake. Cut your losses and let the Europeans take care of their problems.


33 posted on 05/08/2025 4:29:30 PM PDT by McGruff (Biden 2028? )
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To: JonPreston

They have been pretty much none stop. If Ukraine succeeds at taking out Xi. Good-bye dwarf.


34 posted on 05/08/2025 4:32:18 PM PDT by foundedonpurpose (Praise Hashem, for his restoration of all things! )
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To: desertsolitaire

Yea there is something stopping them. That is direct war with Russia.


35 posted on 05/08/2025 4:35:31 PM PDT by DesertRhino (2016 Star Wars, 2020 The Empire Strikes Back, 2025... RETURN OF THE JEDI...)
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To: All

Pretty sure I saw quotes from Vance this morning labeling the 30 day ceasefire as a “Ukraine obsession” that the US will distance itself from.

Surprising, unless Trump is being Trump, negotiating to keep parties off balance.


36 posted on 05/08/2025 4:42:11 PM PDT by Owen
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To: dforest

“I thought Trump said he is no longer going to waste his time on brokering peace for this war.”

At least twice now Marco has said that.


37 posted on 05/08/2025 4:42:46 PM PDT by McGruff (Biden 2028? )
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To: Kazan

“It’s absurd to think the side winning would agree to a temporary ceasefire.”

Beyond that, the Neocons have PROMISED to expand the war to include Western European countries the moment the guns go silent. I think Putin prefers to NOT have to deal with World War 3.


38 posted on 05/08/2025 4:46:31 PM PDT by BobL
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To: DesertRhino

What do you think the odds are that aggressive Western actions directly in the Ukraine will lead to open war with Russia vs US?


39 posted on 05/08/2025 5:04:55 PM PDT by desertsolitaire
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To: Cronos

Trumps art of the deal also mentioned that you have to know when to walk away.


40 posted on 05/08/2025 5:07:14 PM PDT by crz
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