Trump Claims He Discussed Ukraine Ceasefire with Putin
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- Trump said he proposed a brief Ukraine ceasefire during a call with Putin.
- Putin reportedly considered a ceasefire aligned with the May 8 World War II anniversary, the next month.
- India Today World noted the call lasted 90 minutes and also covered the White House shooting and Iran’s war.
- Zelenskiy was criticized by Trump for not agreeing to a deal with Russia to end the war.
- Iran’s enriched uranium issue was mentioned as a secondary negotiation point in the call.
Why it matters: Ukraine’s war timeline aligns with the May 8 World War II anniversary, a deadline that intensifies diplomatic negotiations, pressures the U.S. to weigh sanctions, and affects foreign aid flows to Kyiv.
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