US President Trump has shortened the ceasefire deadline he gave to Russia's leader Vladimir Putin, warning that Russia now has only 10 to 12 days to agree to a truce with Ukraine. This comes as Trump continues to push for Ukraine-Russia peace talks amid the ongoing Russian invasion. Meanwhile, Moscow only intensifies its air and ground attacks.
Trump sets new ceasefire deadline
Trump said he is disappointed in Putin over the continued bombings of Ukrainian cities, and is not anticipating more talks with Putin. He explained that there was no point in waiting because no progress was being made.
AP reports that Trump said,
“Putin has got to make a deal. Too many people are dying,” adding that he is not interested in talking further when Russia attacks the next day.
Ukrainian officials welcomed the shorter timeline. Andrii Yermak, head of the presidential office, said on Telegram that President Volodymyr Zelenskyy shared the view that Putin only understands strength.
Russian attacks intensify pressure
Overnight into the same day, Russia fired more than 300 drones, four cruise missiles, and three ballistic missiles across Ukraine. The Ukrainian Air Force said the main target was Starokostiantyniv in Khmelnytskyi oblast. Local officials reported no damage there.
In Kyiv, a drone strike shattered windows of a 25‑story building in the Darnytskyi district, injuring eight people including a 4‑year‑old girl, according to Kyiv’s military administration head Tymur Tkachenko. A separate strike caused a fire in Kropyvnytskyi, in central Ukraine, with no injuries. Russia’s defense ministry claimed it hit an air base and an ammunition depot.
