Finnish President Alexander Stubb revealed on Sunday that he urged U.S. President Donald Trump to establish a firm deadline for securing a ceasefire in Ukraine. According to Stubb, setting a clear timeline is essential to ensuring progress in ending the conflict.
Speaking to Finnish reporters in London, Stubb suggested April 20 as an ideal target for a full and unconditional ceasefire. He cited the significance of the date, noting that it aligns with Easter and marks three months since Trump took office.
Stubb’s comments followed his unannounced visit to Florida on Saturday, where he met with Trump. During their meeting, they discussed strengthening Finland-U.S. relations and even played a round of golf, according to a statement from Stubb’s office.
Since assuming office in January, Trump has prioritized ending what he calls a “ridiculous” war in Ukraine. Earlier this week, the U.S. brokered separate agreements with Ukraine and Russia to temporarily halt strikes in the Black Sea and against each other’s energy infrastructure.
Stubb indicated that Trump’s patience with Russia is wearing thin, emphasizing that Washington has extensive contingency plans should Moscow refuse to engage in ceasefire negotiations.
While the details of the U.S. plans remain unclear, Stubb’s remarks highlight growing international pressure on Russia to de-escalate the conflict. Whether Trump will commit to the proposed April 20 deadline remains to be seen.