Summary
President Donald Trump stated that he asked Russian President Vladimir Putin to stop attacks on Kyiv for one week due to extremely cold weather. Trump said that Putin agreed to the request, but Russia has not confirmed any such promise.
Key Facts
- President Donald Trump asked Vladimir Putin to pause attacks on Kyiv for a week.
- The request is due to dangerously cold temperatures affecting the region.
- Russian military actions have damaged vital infrastructure in Ukraine.
- Many Ukrainian residents are without heat in the middle of winter.
- Trump made the request during a White House Cabinet meeting.
- Putin allegedly agreed to the pause, but Russia has not confirmed it.
