Global Leaders Push Russia to Accept US-Backed 30-Day Ukraine Ceasefire
French President Macron and UK Prime Minister Starmer lead calls for Moscow to halt hostilities as ceasefire negotiations face resistance.
- French President Emmanuel Macron has urged Russia to accept a US-proposed 30-day unconditional ceasefire in Ukraine, emphasizing the need to end violence immediately.
- UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is hosting a virtual summit with 25 global leaders to discuss commitments for a potential peacekeeping coalition to monitor a ceasefire if agreed upon.
- Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed conditional support for the ceasefire but demands Ukraine abandon NATO aspirations and cede control of occupied regions, which Kyiv rejects.
- US President Donald Trump has engaged in direct talks with Putin and expressed optimism about a ceasefire, though Ukrainian officials remain skeptical of Moscow's intentions.
- The G7 has warned Russia of new sanctions unless it agrees to a ceasefire, while European and NATO leaders are considering additional military support for Ukraine.




















































































































































































































