US President Donald Trump on Friday announced a proposed three-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, framing the initiative as a temporary halt in hostilities intended to open a narrow window for further negotiations between the two sides.
Trump said the pause in fighting would be positioned as a confidence-building measure aimed at reducing immediate battlefield pressure while encouraging diplomatic engagement. He did not provide details on whether the agreement had been formally accepted by both Moscow and Kyiv.
The announcement comes against the backdrop of continued fighting along multiple fronts in the ongoing war, which has persisted since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Previous ceasefire attempts have repeatedly collapsed amid mutual accusations of violations and lack of enforceable monitoring mechanisms.
Trump presented the proposal as part of a broader effort to reposition himself as a potential intermediary in efforts to end the conflict, a theme he has frequently emphasized in recent political messaging. He argued that even a short pause in fighting could create momentum for a more sustained diplomatic process.
Reactions from officials in Russia and Ukraine were not immediately confirmed in connection with the announcement, and there was no independent verification that the ceasefire terms had been agreed upon by all parties involved. Past diplomatic initiatives have typically involved direct mediation efforts by the United States, European allies, or multilateral institutions.
