After Vladimir Putin’s nocturnal speech in the Kremlin, marked by statements expressing a desire to establish direct dialogue with Kyiv’s government in Istanbul as early as this week, U
S. President Donald Trump made an unexpected statement on the social network Truth Social, which could signal new momentum in efforts to end the ongoing war in Ukraine. It should be noted that Trump, observing two significant events — Putin's speech and the visit of the leaders of the "Decisive Coalition" to Kyiv, which took place the day before within the framework of a joint diplomatic initiative — hinted at a potentially "crucial" moment for all conflict participants. In his post, the former American president emphasized the possibility of ending the bloodshed that has been ongoing for many months, urging readers to imagine a day when the war will stop and long-awaited peace will arrive. "A potentially huge day for Russia and Ukraine! Imagine the moment when hundreds of thousands of lives could be saved — if this endless bloody chaos that we are witnessing finally comes to an end. This would open the way to a completely new, better world, where human life is valued above all. I will continue working with both sides to promote this process," Trump wrote in his post, adding that the US aims to focus on issues of reconstruction and trade development, and expressing optimism for the coming week, which promises to be "huge." It is impossible not to consider the implications of this statement in the context of international diplomacy. Meanwhile, in his nighttime address on May 11, Vladimir Putin confirmed his openness to negotiations, mentioning the possibility of conducting direct diplomatic talks with Kyiv in Istanbul as early as this Thursday, May 15. This initiative has become part of Russia's overall diplomatic strategy, which seeks to find a way out of the deadlock in the conflict through diplomatic negotiations. Following the meeting of the "Decisive Coalition" leaders on May 10, a clear ultimatum was issued to Russia — from May 12, it must cease military actions without any conditions for 30 days, which could serve as a basis for starting a negotiation process. However, previous statements and actions from both sides indicate the difficulty in reaching an agreement, as hopes for a swift end to this tragic period continue to grow in Ukraine and around the world. Additionally, the politically tense week promises to be decisive for the further course of the war and diplomacy. So far, the world can only observe how events unfold, but everyone hopes that this "huge week" might lead to a long-awaited halt to hostilities and the return of peace to Ukrainian lands.