Trump Proposes Controversial Ceasefire Twist: Why Letting Russia Keep Fighting Could Change Everything

Ever have one of those days where you’re convinced the world’s biggest problems could be solved with a group hug—only to realize someone in the room brought a bazooka instead? As I scrolled past today’s headline, I couldn’t help but snort into my tea: apparently, in the wild world of diplomacy, President Trump thinks the best way to end a conflict is to…let Russia keep right on fighting. Yes, you read that correctly. Ceasefire? Sure—just as long as we still allow a “light” sprinkling of missiles, drones, and (oh yes) occasional devastation. Is it possible to negotiate peace and still have a high score on the destruction leaderboard? If this isn’t a masterclass in “creative compromise,” I really don’t know what is. For anyone who’s ever wondered how far you can stretch the definition of a ceasefire before it snaps back and takes your eye out, this is the news you can’t make up—except, naturally, it comes from The Onion. Curious? Oh, you should be. <a href="https://theonion.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/RussiaMustBe-NIB-PH.jpg”>LEARN MORE.

WASHINGTON—Growing increasingly frustrated by the protracted diplomatic talks, President Donald Trump asserted Thursday that Russia must be allowed to keep fighting as part of any ceasefire deal. “It’s time for Ukraine to come to the negotiating table and accept being attacked,” said Trump, who accused Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky of acting as a barrier to peace by objecting to drone and missile strikes. “It’s a shame Zelensky has been so stubborn about it. It’s a fantastic deal for both sides. Any scenarios that do not allow for the Ukrainian death toll to rise is a nonstarter.” Trump added the agreement was essential for stopping the prevention of World War III.