Trump Requests One-Week Halt to Russian Strikes on Kyiv Amid Severe Cold

On January 29, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump announced during a Cabinet meeting that he had personally requested Russian President Vladimir Putin to pause attacks on Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities for one week due to extreme cold weather conditions. Trump stated, “I personally asked President Putin not to fire on Kyiv and the cities and towns for a week during this extraordinary cold,” claiming that Putin agreed to this request. However, there has been no official confirmation from the Kremlin regarding this agreement.

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The request for a pause in attacks comes as Ukraine faces severe winter conditions, with temperatures expected to drop as low as -30 degrees Celsius (-22 degrees Fahrenheit). This harsh weather has compounded the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine, where Russian strikes have already severely damaged critical infrastructure, leaving many residents without heat, electricity, or running water.

Trump says Putin agreed not to attack freezing Kyiv for a week

Trump expressed satisfaction with Putin's alleged agreement, noting that many had advised him not to make the call, believing it would be unproductive. He remarked, “A lot of people said, ‘Don’t waste the call. You’re not going to get that.’ And he did it. And we’re very happy that they did it.” Meanwhile, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov refrained from commenting on the potential ceasefire or any discussions regarding a mutual halt to strikes on energy facilities.

Donald Trump says he personally asked Putin to pause attacks on Kyiv for an unexpected reason

Despite Trump's optimistic portrayal, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has voiced skepticism regarding Russia's commitment to peace talks, emphasizing that ongoing strikes undermine negotiations. Zelensky warned that intelligence reports indicate Russia is preparing for further large-scale attacks, which could jeopardize any potential ceasefire.

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While Trump claims a one-week halt to strikes has been agreed upon, there is no corroborating evidence from Russian officials. Reports indicate that Russian forces launched drone attacks in other regions of Ukraine even as Trump made his announcement, raising questions about the sincerity of any proposed ceasefire. Additionally, the lack of clarity regarding which cities and towns are included in the ceasefire adds to the uncertainty.

Trump claims Putin agreed not to strike Kyiv, other Ukrainian cities 'for a week'

Negotiations between U.S., Ukrainian, and Russian officials are set to continue, with discussions about security protocols and a potential land deal reportedly progressing. Trump's special envoy, Steve Witkoff, indicated that significant strides have been made in talks, suggesting a hopeful outlook for a peace deal in the near future.

Trump says he asked Putin to stop bombing Kyiv for 1 week

• “I personally asked President Putin not to fire on Kyiv and the cities and towns for a week during this extraordinary cold,” — Donald Trump, U.S. President

Donald Trump Says Vladimir Putin Agreed to His Request for Kyiv Pause

• “It was very nice. A lot of people said, ‘Don’t waste the call, you’re not going to get that.’ And he did it,” — Donald Trump, U.S. President

Putin agrees to week-long ceasefire in Kyiv, Trump says

• “Every single Russian strike does,” — Volodymyr Zelensky, President of Ukraine

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This situation remains fluid, with the potential for further developments as both sides navigate the complexities of ongoing negotiations amidst a harsh winter.

WATCH: Trump says he personally asked Putin not to attack Kyiv amid brutal cold