Seven-day truce in Ukraine due to the cold. Yesterday, American President Donald Trump made the surprise announcement. Trump who explained it this way: “Due to the extreme cold, I asked the President Putin not to open fire on Kiev and other cities (in Ukraine) for a week and he accepted." Trump then commented: "It's a very good thing, in Ukraine they almost didn't believe it." For now, Moscow There has been no confirmation, but there is reason to believe that the truce will last at least a week. Whether this small ray of sunshine is the prelude to a broader truce, especially given the ongoing talks between the parties, is difficult to say, and only developments in the coming days will clarify. But the truce, however small, is already a step forward.
The Ukrainian President Zelensky He immediately thanked Trump for the important statement on the possibility of ensuring the safety of Kiev and other Ukrainian cities during this harsh winter period. He added: "Energy supplies are essential to life. We appreciate the efforts of our partners to help us protect human lives. De-escalation measures contribute to real progress towards ending the war."
