Trump lauded India-Pakistan ceasefire, but remains ‘frustrated’ with Ukraine-Russia deal

Soon after Trump lauded the ceasefire between India and Pakistan, a report noted that he is struggling to get a similar deal to stop the Russia-Ukraine war

Published on: May 11, 2025, 24:00:35 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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Soon after President Donald Trump lauded the ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan, a report noted that the 78-year-old is struggling to get a similar deal to stop the Russia-Ukraine conflict. The Republican had claimed during his 2024 presidential campaign that he would end the war on his first day in office. He then pushed his target to 100 days. But till today, neither Kyiv nor Moscow has agreed on a permanent solution to their conflict.

Donald Trump lauded the ceasefire deal between India and Pakistan (REUTERS)

The Wall Street Journal cited sources to report that the ceasefire negotiations between Russia and Ukraine have ‘frustrated’ Trump. The president has, according to the report, privately acknowledged that Russia is difficult to negotiate with because they ‘want the whole thing’. VP JD Vance has publicly stated that Moscow is ‘asking for too much’ to end its war against Kyiv.

This comes as Trump hailed the ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan, days after the former launched its Operation Sindoor strikes to avenge the Pahalgam attack that killed 26 people.

“After a long night of talks mediated by the United States, I am pleased to announce that India and Pakistan have agreed to a FULL AND IMMEDIATE CEASEFIRE. Congratulations to both Countries on using Common Sense and Great Intelligence. Thank you for your attention to this matter!” Trump posted on Truth Social.

However, soon after the announcement, Pakistan violated the agreement, and several explosions were heard in India's border cities, including Srinagar.

Russia-Ukraine ceasefire talks

Trump and several other European leaders called for a 30-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine. However, Moscow on Saturday said that fighting had been taking place in four regions of Ukraine despite this week's unilateral ceasefire.

Ukraine said Russia has continued to attack, calling the temporary ceasefire a farce.

In a statement, the Russian defence ministry said its forces were sticking to the ceasefire - which Ukraine denies - and remaining at previously occupied lines.

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Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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