Trump calls for 30-day ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia

U.S. President Donald Trump has called for an immediate 30-day unconditional ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine.

The announcement follows a phone conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

On Thursday, local time, President Trump urged both Russia and Ukraine to agree to a 30-day unconditional ceasefire, warning that failure to comply would result in additional sanctions from the United States and its allies.

In the announcement on his Truth Social account, he emphasized that both nations would be held accountable for respecting the ceasefire.

He also expressed willingness to facilitate negotiations toward a broader peace agreement.

President Zelenskyy confirmed his call with President Trump earlier and said Ukraine remains willing to negotiate.

Zelenskyy also said the ratified minerals deal with the U.S. was a "truly historic document that opens up many new opportunities."

The conversation between the two leaders came just as the Kremlin proposed a limited three-day ceasefire to coincide with the 80th anniversary of Russia's Victory Day.