Trump Threatens Russia With Economic Consequences Over Ceasefire

U.S. President Donald Trump steps up his diplomatic work to find a ceasefire solution for the Ukraine-Russia conflict after Ukraine agreed to cease fighting for 30 days during its Saudi Arabian talks. International support describes the peace agreement as a breakthrough despite months of negotiation difficulties before turning into a deal dependent on Russia's acceptance while Trump threatens major financial consequences. The advancement represents a turning point for the military conflict that has killed numerous people and forced millions from their homes after Russia launched its attack in 2022.

Through negotiations in Jeddah the ceasefire agreement grants an immediate cease-fire but also provides provisions to exchange prisoners and bring Ukrainian children back from Russian captivity. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced his support for the proposal that his representative Andriy Yermak described as "positive" because such talks could stop all missile, drone and bomb attacks in the frontline areas. The US declared its support by reestablishing military aid and intelligence cooperation with Ukraine after Trump suspended these benefits in a confrontation with Zelenskyy at the White House last month.

Trump emphasized the weight on Russian President Vladimir Putin during his Oval Office speech by saying "It's up to Russia now." Trump suggested Russia would face very harsh economic consequences but declined to provide any details about how such sanctions would unfold. The spokesman Dmitry Peskov from the Kremlin stated Moscow needs time to analyze the specifics of the proposal before Moscow can provide a response. While visiting the Kursk region Putin emphasized his commitment to identify and resolve the fundamental causes of the conflict involving Ukraine's NATO ambitions since Russia now controls many territories in the area.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer along with other European leaders have endorsed the proposal and now ask Russia to follow through with the offer. Defense ministers from major European countries are working together to develop a force which will protect any potential peace agreement. The world anticipates the outcome of Trump's high-profile diplomatic mission as he travels to Moscow to negotiate terms with Putin. The diplomatic talks will determine whether the conflict ends or whether strategic calculations urge Putin to sustain the war.