Trump says Russia and Ukraine to "immediately" start ceasefire talks

There is a significant discrepancy between Trump's claims of progress in negotiations to end the war in Ukraine and the reality on the ground. Despite Trump's assertion that he has successfully negotiated a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, the situation remains dire with Russian strikes and assaults intensifying along the frontline. In contrast, Putin's demands for concessions from Ukraine, including strict limits on the deployment of its army, remain unchanged. Trump's phone conversation with Putin was portrayed as a success, but there is no evidence that Trump has made any real progress in achieving his aim of ending the war. In fact, Putin has announced truce negotiations for Ukraine would begin immediately, but this has been met with skepticism, with many experts suggesting that Putin's intentions are far from peaceful. Meanwhile, Trump's reluctance to impose new sanctions on Russia suggests that he is willing to prioritize his own political interests over the plight of the Ukrainian people.