Ukraine–Russia War Latest: Zelensky Eyes EU Membership as Kremlin Confirms Trump Ceasefire Request

 



The conflict between Ukraine and Russia continues to evolve with significant diplomatic movement on both the political and military fronts. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has reiterated his country’s commitment to joining the European Union, while the Kremlin has confirmed that Russian forces will pause airstrikes on Kyiv through early February following a personal request from Donald Trump as part of fragile de-escalation efforts.

These developments come amid ongoing international peace efforts and mixed signals from all sides about the prospects for a longer-term ceasefire and political settlement.

Zelensky’s EU Membership Timeline

President Zelensky has stepped up calls for Ukraine’s accession to the European Union, saying Kyiv is on a “fast track” to meet the technical requirements for membership by 2027.

In recent remarks, Zelensky emphasized:

  • Ukraine is committed to reforms required by the EU

  • Major accession steps could be completed by the end of 2026

  • Full technical readiness for EU membership by 2027

While EU accession remains controversial among some member states and requires unanimous approval from all 27 countries, Kyiv is pushing ahead as part of its long-term strategic integration with Western institutions.

Kremlin Confirms Trump Ceasefire Request

In a major development today, the Kremlin confirmed that Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed to halt strikes on Kyiv until February 1, in response to a personal request from former U.S. President Donald Trump.

According to official Moscow statements:

  • Trump asked Putin to pause strikes on the capital city Kyiv for a week

  • Putin agreed voluntarily, framing the gesture as goodwill amid diplomatic engagements

  • The pause is described as temporary and specific, not a formal peace agreement

This is a rare acknowledgment from the Kremlin that it acted in direct response to foreign diplomatic outreach, highlighting continued international involvement in trying to reduce the violence. 


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