WAR IN UKRAINE NEARING A CONCLUSION: Trump threatens Putin that he could “destroy Russia” if ceasefire is not accepted!

After more than three years of war in Ukraine, the United States has proposed an immediate 30-day ceasefire, provided that Russia agrees to the same terms. This proposal, which Kyiv has supported, is the result of eight-hour negotiations held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, between U.S. Secretary of State Mark Rubio and the Chief of Staff of the Ukrainian President, Andriy Yermak.

According to a joint statement by the U.S. and Ukrainian governments, the plan envisions a “complete temporary ceasefire, not just a halt to missile, bomb, and drone attacks, but also a stop to all fighting along the entire frontline.” Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Kyiv accepts the proposal and that it is now “up to the United States to convince Russia to do the same.” Additionally, the continuation of U.S. military aid to Ukraine has been agreed upon, as well as the renewal of intelligence-sharing.

However, the Kremlin has reacted to this initiative with great caution, emphasizing that any agreement must take into account Russia’s military advances and guarantee its security interests. Russian officials highlight that the current situation on the ground is in Moscow’s favor and that any ceasefire must include concrete guarantees for Russia.

U.S. President Donald Trump stated that he would speak with Russian leader Vladimir Putin to persuade him to accept the ceasefire.

“It takes two to tango,” Trump said, suggesting that the decision now lies with Russia.

Nevertheless, initial signals from Moscow indicate that the Kremlin is not ready to easily accept the proposal. Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova stated that she “does not rule out contacts with U.S. representatives in the coming days,” but stressed that “the positions of the Russian Federation do not depend on agreements made abroad.”

A high-ranking Russian source told Reuters that Putin would be unlikely to agree to a ceasefire without concrete guarantees. “Putin is in a strong position because Russia is advancing,” the unnamed official said, suggesting that Moscow could continue its military pressure.

Dmitry Peskov, Kremlin spokesman, stated that Moscow would first carefully study the agreement reached in Saudi Arabia. “We will not rush,” Peskov said, adding that the possibility of talks between Putin and Trump in the coming days is not excluded.

Some Russian analysts believe that this proposal could be a trap. Another senior Russian source stated that the ceasefire proposal, from Moscow’s perspective, appears to be an attempt to temporarily halt Russia without providing concrete commitments. “It would be difficult for Putin to end the war without guarantees or significant concessions,” the source said.

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Trump Threatens Putin

U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened Russian President Vladimir Putin with “devastating” consequences if he does not sign the ceasefire agreement.

The American president stated that “it is now up to Russia,” suggesting that he could impose further sanctions on the country after it rejected the proposed 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine. Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office, he said, “I can do things financially that would be very bad for Russia. It would be devastating for Russia. But I don’t want to do that because I want to see peace.”

Trump then reflected on the consequences of a disastrous Oval Office meeting between himself and Zelensky, adding, “We are getting close to maybe doing something. As you know, I have always said that Ukraine could be the tougher side. I had someone who did not want peace, and now he wants peace.”

Vladimir Putin, who has yet to comment on the ceasefire proposal, appeared in uniform on Tuesday while visiting the command post of Russian troops involved in the counteroffensive in the Kursk region. Fighting has intensified in that area in recent days after Ukrainian forces successfully held Russian territory for months.

Russia Presents Ceasefire Terms to the U.S.

Previously, Russia had presented the U.S. with a list of demands for an agreement to end the war against Ukraine and reset relations with Washington, according to two individuals familiar with the matter, Reuters reports via Index.hr.

It is unclear what exactly Moscow included in its list or whether it is willing to engage in peace negotiations with Kyiv before accepting the demands, the agency states.

Russian and American officials have discussed the terms during both in-person and virtual talks over the past two weeks, sources said. The Kremlin’s conditions were described as broad and similar to demands previously presented to Ukraine, the U.S., and NATO.

If implemented, the ceasefire would allow for certain humanitarian measures, including the exchange of prisoners of war, the release of detained civilians, and the return of Ukrainian children forcibly taken to Russia—an issue that has drawn significant international attention.

However, Western diplomats express skepticism that Putin is interested in long-term peace, even if he agrees to a temporary ceasefire. Russia has made territorial gains with the support of North Korea, China, and Iran, and Moscow has previously set conditions that are unacceptable to Kyiv—such as banning European peacekeeping forces and recognizing territories occupied by Russia.

Moreover, the Trump administration has made it clear that it will not provide security guarantees to Ukraine. The U.S. president believes it is Europe’s responsibility to ensure long-term stability in the region.