Trump says Putin could agree to temporary cease-fire in Ukraine
President Trump stated that Russian President Vladimir Putin may agree to a temporary cease-fire in Ukraine following their phone conversation about the ongoing war and Iran. Trump expressed optimism that a solution could be reached soon, possibly by the upcoming Victory Day anniversary. The discussion comes amid stalled mediation efforts and a recent temporary cease-fire in the Middle East that has allowed renewed diplomatic focus on Ukraine.
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World News Trump says Putin could agree to temporary cease-fire in Ukraine By Ronny Reyes Published April 29, 2026, 7:07 p.m. ET President Trump hinted a cease-fire may come for Ukraine after he spoke with Russian dictator Vladimir Putin on Wednesday about ending the war. Trump said he had a “very good conversation” with Putin regarding both Ukraine and Iran, with the president suggesting that a cease-fire may come by the anniversary of the end of World War II — Victory Day — next month. “I think we’re going to come up with a solution relatively quickly,” Trump told reporters in the Oval Office. 3 President Trump said a cease-fire may soon be announced in Ukraine after speaking with Russia’s Vladimir Putin. AP 3 Putin spoke with Trump on Wednesday to discuss the wars in Ukraine and Iran.
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