Trump’s Shifting Stance on Ukraine Ceasefire: What It Means for Global Diplomacy In a surprising turn of events, U.S. President Donald Trump has adjusted his approach to the Ukraine-Russia conflict, leaving the decision on a ceasefire deadline up to Russian President Vladimir Putin. This development came to light during a recent press interaction in the Oval Office, where Trump responded to questions about the looming deadline for a ceasefire agreement. His response, “It’s going to be up to him.