Trump: The US calls for, ideally, a 30-day unconditional ceasefire, if the ceasefire is not respected, the US and its partners will impose further sanctions.

Trump: The US calls for, ideally, a 30-day unconditional ceasefire, if the ceasefire is not respected, the US and its partners will impose further sanctions.

In a recent interview, former U.S. President Donald Trump has emphasized the importance of a 30-day unconditional ceasefire in the ongoing Ukraine conflict. He stated that the U.S. and its allies are prepared to impose further sanctions if the ceasefire is not respected. This stance comes amidst a series of truce proposals from Russian President Vladimir Putin, which have been dismissed by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as "theatrical performances" [1].

Zelenskyy has repeatedly backed a 30-day ceasefire plan proposed by the U.S., arguing that it is the most feasible solution to end the war. He has warned that any temporary pause in hostilities risks being exploited by Russia, given its history of violating short-term truces. Despite Moscow's declarations of peace intentions, Ukrainian forces have consistently reported Russian forces intensifying their attacks on Ukrainian cities and towns [1].

Trump's interview with NBC News also touched on the possibility of additional sanctions against Russia. He stated that the U.S. may consider implementing further sanctions if Russia does not show progress towards a peace deal. This position aligns with the stance of U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, who has proposed "bone-crushing" sanctions against Russia and massive tariffs on countries supporting Moscow [1].

The U.S. has also announced plans to send a refurbished Patriot air defense system from Israel to Ukraine, following a sharp increase in Russian strikes across the country. The Patriot system is widely recognized for its high-precision detection, tracking, and interception capabilities, and Ukraine has been pressing Western partners to bolster its air defenses [1].

In a significant military development, Ukraine's military intelligence agency (HUR) has claimed to have downed two Russian Su-30 jets using air-to-air missiles fired from Magura-7 sea drones near Novorossiysk. This marks the first time in history that fighter jets have been downed by unmanned boats [1].

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[1] https://kyivindependent.com/ukraine-war-latest-75/