Bangladesh, May 10 -- In a significant development amid the ongoing Ukraine conflict, US President Donald Trump called for an “unconditional ceasefire” between Russia and Ukraine following his May 8 phone conversation with Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky. Trumps intervention comes against the backdrop of a 72-hour unilateral ceasefire declared by Moscow to commemorate Victory Day – a pause Kiev appeared reluctant to honor.

According to the Russian Defense Ministry, starting from midnight on May 8, Russian forces ceased hostilities and confined themselves to defensive actions, only retaliating when provoked. Despite Moscows declared pause, Ukrainian forces reportedly launched at least 488 attacks during the truce w...