In a surprising turn of events, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy publicly praised former US President Donald Trump for his role in securing a ceasefire agreement in Gaza. Zelenskyy hailed Trump’s efforts as an “outstanding achievement” and even suggested that this success could potentially help resolve the ongoing conflict with Russia. The two leaders engaged in discussions regarding strengthening Ukraine’s air defenses and the possibility of Tomahawk missile supplies, particularly in response to a significant Russian strike on Ukraine’s energy grid.
The Gaza ceasefire deal, brokered by the United States, led to the release of nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners by Israel in exchange for Israeli hostages held by Hamas. The freed prisoners were met with cheers and warm welcomes upon their return to Gaza, although celebrations were somewhat subdued due to restrictions imposed by nearby Israeli settlers.
In a related development, world leaders gathered in Egypt for a global summit on Gaza’s future, with President Trump in attendance following his visit to Israel to commemorate the ceasefire agreement. Over two dozen countries participated in the summit, hosted by Trump and Egyptian President el-Sissi, with the goal of ending two years of conflict between Israel and Hamas. Notably, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu declined to attend, citing a nearby Jewish holiday.
The exchange of Palestinian and Israeli prisoners began early Monday, with large numbers of Palestinian detainees released from Israel’s Ofer Prison near the Beitunia settlement. Among the approximately 2,000 Palestinians freed were individuals serving life sentences for attacks on Israelis dating back several decades.
The positive developments in Gaza have raised hopes for a potential breakthrough in the conflict between Ukraine and Russia. President Zelenskyy expressed optimism that Trump’s success in brokering the Gaza ceasefire could serve as a model for resolving the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The Ukrainian leader is set to meet with President Trump for a working lunch, with discussions likely to focus on securing additional US-made weapons to counter Russian aggression.
As the world watches these diplomatic efforts unfold, the question remains: Can Trump’s success in Gaza pave the way for peace in Ukraine?
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References:
1. Times of India: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/europe/outstanding-achievement-volodymyr-zelenskyy-praises-trump-for-gaza-ceasefire-suggests-it-could-help-resolve-russian-conflict/articleshow/124492515.cms
2. France 24: https://www.france24.com/en/video/20251013-palestinians-welcome-released-prisoners-as-part-of-gaza-ceasefire-agreement
3. NPR: https://www.npr.org/2025/10/13/nx-s1-5573139/palestinians-prisoners-released
4. South China Morning Post: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3328865/trump-meet-zelensky-ukraine-hopes-peace-breakthrough-after-gaza-ceasefire?utm_source=rss_feed
5. Iran’s Tasnim News Agency: https://ifpnews.com/tasnim-exclusive-images-dozens-of-palestinian-prisoners-freed-from-israels-ofer-prison-as-exchange-begins
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