TRUMP ANNOUNCES RUSSIA-UKRAINE CEASEFIRE AFTER PUTIN CALL

SHOCK ANNOUNCEMENT

Former President Donald Trump claims he's brokered immediate ceasefire talks between Russia and Ukraine after a secret call with Vladimir Putin.

WHAT HAPPENED?

• Trump says 45-minute call with Putin led to deal • Ceasefire negotiations to begin "within days" • Ukraine not yet confirmed participation

TRUMP'S "24-HOUR WAR END" PROMISE

Trump has repeatedly claimed:  "I alone can fix this"  "Putin and I understand each other"  "Would've never happened under me"

GLOBAL REACTIONS

🇺🇸 US Officials: Some cheer, others call it "dangerous meddling" 🇪🇺 EU Leaders: Cautious but hopeful 🇺🇦 Ukraine: No official statement yet

WILL IT WORK?

Pros: ✔ Could save thousands of lives ✔ First major breakthrough in years Cons: ✖ Putin's past ceasefire violations ✖ Ukraine demands full withdrawal