U.S. President-elect Donald Trump urged on Sunday for an immediate ceasefire and negotiations between Ukraine and Russia to put an end to “the madness,” which led President Volodymr Zelenskiy to assert that peace cannot be achieved without guarantees.
Trump’s remarks came shortly after his first in-person meeting with Zelenskiy in Paris, following his victory in last month’s U.S. election. He has expressed a commitment to facilitating a negotiated resolution to the conflict, although he has yet to outline specific plans.
“Zelensky and Ukraine are eager to reach an agreement and halt the madness,” Trump stated on his social media platform, Truth Social, noting that Kyiv has suffered approximately 400,000 military casualties. “An immediate ceasefire is essential, and negotiations should commence.”
“I know Vladimir well. This is his moment to take action. China can assist. The world is watching!” Trump remarked, referring to Russian President Putin.
During his visit to Paris for the reopening of Notre-Dame Cathedral, Trump met with Zelenskiy for about an hour on Saturday, alongside host President Emmanuel Macron.
“The war cannot simply conclude with a signed document. A ceasefire without guarantees can be reignited at any moment, as Putin has demonstrated in the past. To prevent further suffering for Ukrainians, we must ensure the reliability of peace and not ignore the issue of occupation.”
Trump’s estimate of 400,000 Ukrainian military losses appears to encompass both fatalities and injuries. In contrast, Zelenskiy reported that 43,000 soldiers have been killed and 370,000 have been wounded in the conflict.
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