Donald Trump, the President of the United States, has said that Russian President Vladimir Putin has agreed to a week-long pause in fighting in the Ukraine war. While speaking at a Cabinet meeting to discuss the US government shutdown, Trump shared updates regarding the Gaza ceasefire and Ukraine war. As per Trump, this decision comes due to frigid temperatures in the region. "Because of the cold, extreme cold… I personally asked President Putin not to fire on Kyiv and the cities and towns," said Trump, adding that Putin has agreed to this pause. "Because on top of everything else, it's not what they need, missiles coming to their towns [when it is this cold]," said Trump. "I thought It was a very good thing. Ukraine almost did not believe it and they were very happy to hear it as they are struggling very badly," POTUS added further. Cold snap refers to the cold wave that is currently hitting Ukraine and Russia. As per local reports, Ukraine is facing a severe cold wave dropping to minus 27 degrees Celsius.
Published: January 29, 2026 5:22 pm
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