Trump Calls for 29-Day Ceasefire; Zelensky Agrees, Awaiting Russian Response

U.S. President Donald Trump called for a 29-day unconditional ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine on Thursday, May 22. He stated that both countries would be held accountable for respecting direct negotiations and warned of further sanctions if the ceasefire is violated. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed he spoke with Trump and expressed Ukraine's readiness for a 29-day ceasefire, effective immediately. Zelensky emphasized that Russia must demonstrate its intention to end the war by agreeing to a full, unconditional ceasefire.