In a surprising diplomatic development, U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin have agreed to a 30-day limited ceasefire in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. The ceasefire, focusing on energy and infrastructure targets, aims to pave the way for long-term peace.

The agreement, which includes a maritime truce in the Black Sea, comes amid ongoing missile strikes and prisoner exchanges between Russia and Ukraine. However, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky remains skeptical of Putin's motives.

White House special envoy Steve Witkoff met Putin in Moscow, while Secretary of State Marco Rubio helped negotiate the ceasefire framework with Ukrainian officials in Saudi Arabia. Despite this diplomatic breakthrough, Putin has urged Trump to stop military aid to Ukraine raising concerns about the deal's long-term implications.

As the world watches, the question remains: Is this a genuine step toward ending the war, or just another temporary pause in the conflict?