With Bashar al-Assad’s regime toppled in Syria, President-elect Donald Trump urged Russian leader Vladimir Putin to agree to a ceasefire with Ukraine. Trump announced Assad’s departure on Truth Social, noting Russia’s shift in focus to Ukraine, where significant Russian casualties have occurred. Trump emphasized the need for immediate negotiations to prevent further damage. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed openness to talks. Trump claimed he could end the Ukraine war swiftly, though experts remain skeptical, especially as Russia has recently gained territory.