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Trump says Putin agreed to not fire on Kyiv for a week during cold

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Posted on January 29, 2026

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· Last updated: January 29, 2026

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WASHINGTON, Jan 29 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday that Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed to not fire on Kyiv for a week due to cold weather. "I personally asked

Trump Announces Putin's Agreement to Halt Attacks on Kyiv for a Week

Trump's Diplomatic Efforts with Putin

WASHINGTON, Jan 29 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday that Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed to not fire on Kyiv for a week due to cold weather.

Details of the Agreement

"I personally asked President Putin not to fire into Kyiv and various towns for a week, and he agreed to do that," Trump said at a Cabinet meeting, citing "extraordinary cold" in the region.

Reactions to the Announcement

"It was very nice. A lot of people said, 'Don't waste the call, you're not going to get that.' And he did it," Trump added.

(Reporting by Steve Holland and Bo Erickson; Editing by Doina Chiacu)

Key Takeaways

  • Trump announced a temporary ceasefire in Kyiv.
  • Putin agreed to halt attacks for a week.
  • The agreement was due to cold weather conditions.
  • Trump's diplomatic efforts were highlighted.
  • The announcement was made in Washington.

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