BREAKING: Trump and Putin agree to 30-day ceasefire
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Trump and Putin Strike 30-Day Ceasefire Deal for Ukraine
In a stunning development on March 18, former President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin hammered out a temporary ceasefire agreement for the Russia-Ukraine war during a two-hour phone call. The deal, dubbed an "energy and infrastructure ceasefire," will pause hostilities for 30 days, setting the stage for broader peace talks to kick off immediately in the Middle East. Sources say the call, which began at 10 a.m. ET from Trump’s Mar-a-Lago base, saw the two leaders hashing out initial steps to halt a conflict that’s dragged on since early 2022, with Trump pushing for a quick resolution and Putin laying out specific demands for a lasting end to the fighting.
The White House confirmed the breakthrough, noting that the ceasefire prioritizes protecting energy networks and infrastructure while paving the way for technical discussions on a maritime truce in the Black Sea and, ultimately, a full peace deal. Trump, flexing his self-styled dealmaker persona, reportedly convinced Putin to greenlight the 30-day pause—already backed by Ukraine—hinting at a broader vision that could reshape global alliances. While Putin’s conditions remain under wraps, insiders suggest they involve territorial concessions and security guarantees, raising the stakes for what some are calling a potential "new world order" moment. Negotiations are now slated to unfold rapidly in the Middle East, a neutral hub for the next phase.
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This bold move comes hot on the heels of Trump’s earlier outreach to Putin on March 12, signaling his intent to dive headfirst into one of the world’s thorniest conflicts, even as a private citizen. The agreement has sparked a frenzy of speculation—could this be the beginning of the end for the war, or just another fleeting pause? With the White House touting the call as a leap toward peace and critics questioning Trump’s freelance diplomacy, the clock is ticking on the 30-day window. The world’s eyes are locked on the Middle East talks, where the fine print of this deal could redefine power dynamics for years to come.