Zelensky Praises Trump for 'Clear Stance' on Shortened Deadline for Russia

(Patria) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday praised US President Donald Trump for his "expressed determination" in calling for a shortened deadline to achieve progress towards ending Russia's war with Ukraine, Reuters reported.

"A clear stance and expressed determination by @POTUS - just in time, when much can be changed by force for a real peace," Zelensky wrote on social media platform X.

"I thank President Trump for his focus on saving lives and stopping this terrible war."

In his nightly video address, Zelensky again praised Trump's "especially significant" statement in light of Russia's "constant attempts to inflict pain on Ukraine" through air strikes on its cities.

Ukraine, he said, sees the imposition of strict sanctions on Russia as a "key element" in ending the war.

"Russia pays attention to sanctions, pays attention to such losses," he said. "Ukraine is ready to cooperate productively with the United States, cooperate with President Trump to end this war with dignity and a secure, lasting peace."

Trump gave Russia a deadline of ten to twelve days yesterday to achieve progress towards ending the war in Ukraine, or he would change his approach towards official Moscow, without specifying details.