U.S. President Donald Trump hailed Ukraine's settlement to a U.S.-proposed 30-day ceasefire on March 11 as a big step ahead to a "whole ceasefire."
Chatting with reporters on the White Home following the bulletins from Jeddah, Trump mentioned the main focus now shifts to Russia, urging President Vladimir Putin to simply accept the truce.
"Now we’ve to go to Russia and hopefully President Putin will conform to that additionally. And we will get this present on the street," he mentioned. Trump added that if Russia refuses, the struggle will proceed, resulting in additional lack of life.
Trump confirmed that U.S. officers would meet with Russian representatives within the coming days to debate the ceasefire. He additionally indicated he expects to talk with Putin later this week, emphasizing, "It takes two to tango."
Senator Lindsey Graham additionally praised Ukraine's choice to again the ceasefire, applauding the Trump administration’s function in brokering the settlement.
I’m very inspired to listen to that Ukraine has agreed to the US’ proposal for a 30-day ceasefire. Properly executed to the Trump Staff.
I hope Russia will comply with. If Russia refuses, we must always sanction the hell out of them.
I can be introducing congressionally mandated… https://t.co/RmcSUs0mhT— Lindsey Graham (@LindseyGrahamSC) March 11, 2025
"I’m very inspired to listen to that Ukraine has agreed to the US’ proposal for a 30-day ceasefire. Properly executed to the Trump Staff," he mentioned. Graham additionally issued a stark warning: "I hope Russia will comply with. If Russia refuses, we must always sanction the hell out of them."
Graham vowed to introduce new congressional sanctions concentrating on Russia and nations that proceed to purchase Russian items, together with oil, gasoline, and uranium. "It’s lengthy overdue for Russia to really feel overwhelming financial ache on account of their brutal invasion of Ukraine," he mentioned.
Trump additionally advised reported that Zelensky is welcome again to the White Home after their tense assembly within the Oval Workplace final month. The Feb. 28 assembly had led to controversy after Trump and Vice President JD Vance criticized Zelensky, accusing him of being disrespectful when he questioned whether or not Putin might be trusted in negotiations.
The disagreement led to a heated change, and Zelensky left the White Home abruptly, canceling a deliberate joint press convention with Trump and leaving a vital minerals settlement unsigned. Trump has since expressed blended views on Ukraine’s priorities, ruling out its NATO membership and falsely suggesting that Ukraine began the struggle.