Overview
- In a landmark joint visit to Kyiv, leaders from Germany, France, the U.K., and Poland met to demonstrate solidarity with Ukraine and push for a 30-day ceasefire.
- The joint declaration, supported by the U.S., calls for an unconditional truce to create space for negotiations toward a lasting peace in Ukraine.
- The communique warns that failure by Russia to comply with the ceasefire demand will result in heightened sanctions and increased pressure on its military-industrial complex.
- European leaders emphasized Ukraine’s right to sovereignty within its internationally recognized borders as a cornerstone of any future peace agreement.
- Discussions with President Zelenskyy and a virtual meeting with the ‘Coalition of the Willing’ are planned to coordinate international support for Ukraine.