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The announcement from Moscow follows repeated appeals by President Volodymyr Zelensky for a ceasefire, which had previously gone unanswered by the Kremlin. The latest declaration is likely to be met with suspicion in Ukraine, especially given past experiences with similar pauses.
Vladimir Putin says Russia received a personal invitation from Donald Trump to join a US-backed ‘Peace Council’ and proposes Sh129 billion from frozen Russian assets to support Gaza relief efforts.
Zelensky warned that giving up Donbas now would create a bridgehead for Russian forces to prepare new attacks
Trump did not specify a date or venue for the potential summit, but U.S. media suggest the meeting could take place as early as next week
In an exclusive 20-minute phone interview with the BBC, Trump said he "trusts almost no one" when asked directly whether he trusts the Kremlin.
"I advise American President Donald Trump to come to Ukraine and live in my house for one week," Usyk said.
Putin’s words underscored the significance of the anniversary, which is central to Russia's national identity.
According to a statement from the Kremlin on Monday, the decision was made "based on humanitarian considerations."
“We will not trade our sovereignty for a temporary peace,” said a senior Ukrainian adviser. “Russia started this war, and it must end it by withdrawing completely.”
As Putin’s grip on power continues, his family life remains one of the most closely guarded secrets in Russia—until now.