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.