Trump Expresses Optimism for Russia-Ukraine Agreement This Week
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Synopsis
On April 21, US President Donald Trump expressed a 'strong possibility' that Russia and Ukraine could reach a deal this week, despite accusations of ceasefire violations. He emphasized the potential for both countries to engage in significant business with the thriving United States.
Key Takeaways
- Trump is optimistic about a Russia-Ukraine deal this week.
- Putin's 'Easter Truce' has expired amid accusations of violations.
- Zelensky claims Russia has failed to uphold ceasefire promises.
- The US may cease mediation if no agreement is reached.
- Russia rejects a full ceasefire unless Ukraine meets conditions.
Washington, April 21 (NationPress) There is a strong possibility that Russia and Ukraine will finalize an agreement this week, stated US President Donald Trump, who conveyed his optimism despite the expiration of Russian President Vladimir Putin's 'Easter Truce', with both nations accusing one another of breaching it.
The President of the United States reaffirmed his expectations for a deal during an Easter gathering at the White House on Monday, mirroring his message on Truth Social from Sunday: 'Hopefully Russia and Ukraine will reach a deal this week. Both will then commence significant business with the thriving United States of America and reap substantial profits.'
These comments followed President Putin's declaration that he had instructed his troops to suspend all military operations along the frontline for a duration of 30 hours from 6 p.m. on Saturday until midnight on Sunday.
On Sunday night, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Russia of 'failing' to 'adhere to its own ceasefire commitment.'
'Either Putin lacks full command of his Army, or it demonstrates that Russia has no intention of making a sincere effort to end the war and is solely focused on favorable public relations', he expressed on X.
'We are prepared to pursue peace and a complete, unconditional, and honest ceasefire that could endure for at least 30 days — but thus far, there has been no response from Russia.' Zelensky added.
Ukraine reported explosions in the eastern city of Mykolaiv.
While maintaining his hopeful outlook on a deal, the US President and his advisors, particularly Secretary of State Marco Rubio, have indicated that the US is ready to withdraw from mediating peace between the two nations if an agreement cannot be reached.
'We want to finalize this quickly,' Trump told reporters last week.
'If for any reason one of the two parties complicates matters excessively, we will simply say, 'you are being unreasonable, you are making foolish decisions, and we will opt out. But I hope it won't come to that.'
Russia has so far rejected a full ceasefire proposed by the US and supported by Ukraine. Moscow insists that Kyiv must cease its military mobilization and halt arms shipments from the West — conditions that Ukraine categorically refuses.
