On Saturday morning, news broke that Donald Trump announced a full and immediate ceasefire between India and Pakistan. Did the US president really end one of the most dangerous wars of the 21st century?
The latest chapter in the India–Pakistan conflict
The past few weeks have brought a sharp escalation of tensions between India and Pakistan. After a tragic attack in Kashmir, which killed 26 people, India blamed Pakistan and carried out a retaliatory operation. In response, Islamabad struck Indian military bases, which threatened to spiral out of control and posed a real risk of war between two nuclear powers.
Trump as mediator – did the US end the conflict?
On Saturday, Donald Trump announced on Truth Social:
„After a long night of talks, I am pleased to announce that India and Pakistan have agreed to a FULL AND IMMEDIATE CEASEFIRE. Congratulations to both countries for their common sense and intelligence!”
— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) May 10, 2025
According to American and Pakistani sources, it was the US – with Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the helm – that played the key role in the mediation. Vice President JD Vance and representatives of Saudi Arabia and Turkey were also involved in the negotiations.
Over the past 48 hours, @VP Vance and I have engaged with senior Indian and Pakistani officials, including Prime Ministers Narendra Modi and Shehbaz Sharif, External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, Chief of Army Staff Asim Munir, and National Security Advisors Ajit…
Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar confirmed the ceasefire and stressed that Pakistan „has always sought peace and security in the region”.
Pakistan and India have agreed to a ceasefire with immediate effect. Pakistan has always strived for peace and security in the region, without compromising on its sovereignty and territorial integrity!
India’s Ministry of External Affairs, meanwhile, said the talks were held „directly” between the parties, although it did not deny the role of the US as a catalyst for de-escalation.
.@MEAIndia announces that stoppage of firing & military action between India and Pakistan was worked out directly between the two countries.
The Pak DGMO initiated the call this afternoon after which discussions took place and understanding reached.
— Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (@MIB_India) May 10, 2025
A breakthrough or just a truce?
The ceasefire took effect on Saturday at 17:00 local time. Both sides committed to halting all military actions on land, at sea and in the air. Further military talks were also set for Monday, and according to the US, broad negotiations are to take place in a neutral location.
What next? Possible scenarios
Lasting peace – if the talks bring results, this could mark the beginning of a new chapter in India–Pakistan relations.
A fragile truce – history has seen similar agreements quickly collapse under the pressure of further incidents.
A bigger role for the US – Trump’s mediation success could strengthen Washington’s position as a global peacemaker.
Great work from the President’s team, especially Secretary Rubio.
And my gratitude to the leaders of India and Pakistan for their hard work and willingness to engage in this ceasefire. https://t.co/ddDzFMAT3H
Did Donald Trump really end the war between India and Pakistan? He certainly played an important role in halting the spiral of violence and bringing about the ceasefire. However, as the history of the region shows, lasting peace requires more than a single signature – this is only the beginning of the road.
Tomasz Kamiński, redaktor serwisu DigitalNexus.pl. Zajmuje się tematyką show-biznesową i rozrywką. Ukończył dziennikarstwo i medioznawstwo na Uniwersytecie Warszawskim. W wolnym czasie gra w gry, jest fanatykiem Call of Duty. W temacie gier pisze od 2008 roku.
