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President Trump just made a big move to stop the war in Ukraine. After a long phone call with Russia’s leader Vladimir Putin, they agreed to pause attacks on power plants and oil sites for 30 days. This is a major step toward peace, showing Trump’s strong leadership in ending foreign wars.
The deal stops Russia from bombing Ukraine’s energy systems, like electricity grids and gas pipelines. Putin also agreed to swap prisoners—23 wounded Ukrainian soldiers first, then 175 more from each side. Trump called the talks “very good and productive,” proving he can negotiate tough deals with foreign leaders.
But Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, isn’t fully happy. He complained that Ukraine wasn’t included in the talks and said Russia kept attacking cities anyway. Critics say this shows weakness, but Trump’s team argues even a partial ceasefire saves lives and gives time for bigger peace talks.
Hours after the deal, Russian drones hit a hospital in Ukraine. Russia blamed Ukraine for starting the strikes, saying they shot down their own drones to keep the truce. This back-and-forth fighting proves Trump was right—full peace takes time, but stopping the worst attacks is a win.
Trump’s plan shows how America should lead: by talking directly to rivals, not wasting money on endless wars. The White House says this could lead to huge economic deals with Russia once peace is done. That’s good news for American jobs and lowering gas prices here at home.
Zelenskyy still wants more weapons and money from the U.S., but Trump knows better. Cutting off aid earlier forced Ukraine to the table. Now that aid is back, Ukraine must show they’re serious about peace, not just begging for handouts.
Putin has his own demands, like stopping Western weapons to Ukraine. But Trump’s focus is clear: end the war, save lives, and put America first. This deal might not be perfect, but it’s the closest anyone’s gotten to stopping the bloodshed in years.
The real test is what happens next. If Putin breaks the deal, Trump has promised tougher sanctions. For now, this ceasefire shows strong leaders get results—no matter what the critics say.
