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4mo ago

European Leaders Join Forces in Kyiv to Demand 30-Day Ceasefire in Ukraine

Germany, France, the U.K., and Poland issue a unified call for an unconditional truce, aligning with U.S. efforts to open peace talks and warning of intensified sanctions on Russia.

Bundeskanzler Friedrich Merz (r, CDU), Keir Starmer (l), Premierminister von Großbritannien, und Frankreichs Präsident Emmanuel Macron sitzen im Salonwagen des Sonderzugs nach Kiew
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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.