Trump and Putin in the Vatican: Waffenruhe for Ukraine in sight?

Trump and Putin in the Vatican: Waffenruhe for Ukraine in sight?

Vatikanstadt, Vatikanstadt - President Trump announced negotiations on ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine after a phone call with Kremlin chief Putin. These conversations are planned for the Vatican, but Trump did not provide any details about the proposal. Critics accuse him of not putting enough pressure on Moscow, especially since he did not promise any further sanctions against Russia. Senator Marco Rubio said that the context of the Russian proposal would provide important references to the way of thinking in Russia. Ukraine has been defending itself against the Russian attack war for over three years. President Selenskyj emphasized the need for an American influence in the negotiations and praised the EU's 17th sanction package, which contains a tightening against the Russian shadow fleet. Pope Leo XIV has confirmed his willingness to act as a host for these negotiations, which was confirmed by the Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. The Kremlin has also announced that they have sent around 20,000 migrants to the front after their naturalization, while military investigators carry out raids to find newly naturalized men who do not want to register with the military.

expectations of Russia

The United States is now expecting an official list of conditions for a ceasefire from Russia. Rubio emphasized that these conditions could provide information about Moscow's intentions. Federal Chancellor's head Thorsten Frei also commented on and accused Russia of not having a real interest in a ceasefire and instead to shine. Europe is forced to think about new sanctions, especially against oil exports, so as not to finance the war. These sanctions could take the energy sector and financial sector more than the previous measures, since according to Frei, a tightening is necessary.

international reactions

The Ukraine and four European supporters, including Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz and President Emmanuel Macron, offer a 30-day ceasefire from Monday. Foreign Minister Andrij Sybiha emphasizes the willingness of unconditional ceasefire on land, in the air and at sea. A permanent ceasefire together with confidence -building measures could lead to peace negotiations if Russia agrees. Macron announced that the ceasefire should mainly be monitored by the United States and threatened Russia with massive sanctions in the event of violations. He also offered robust security guarantees for Ukraine.

Selenskyj and the European leaders together in Kiev thought of the war dead and expressed their solidarity with Ukraine. EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen called for the implementation of the ceasefire proposal and announced further sanctions, should Russia break. The Kremlin reacted calmly to the threat of new sanctions. The conditions for a ceasefire that Russia provides include an end to western arms deliveries to Ukraine.