U.S. President Donald Trump disclosed that he had reached out to Russian leader Vladimir Putin to request a temporary ceasefire around Kyiv amidst exceptionally low temperatures. This was revealed during a White House cabinet meeting.
similarly, Trump described the situation as an unprecedented cold snap and emphasized the humanitarian considerations behind his request.
The U.S. president claimed that the Russian side had agreed to his request for a week-long pause in hostilities. He described this as a "courteous" gesture and noted that many had doubted the effectiveness of such an appeal.
Additionally, Trump stated that Kyiv was "surprised" by this development and received it positively, considering the severe weather conditions.