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Russia Rejects Ceasefire Proposal as Ukraine Seeks European Support

Amid escalating tensions, Moscow deems temporary truce unacceptable while Zelensky urges EU unity and criticizes U.S. aid freeze.

  • Russia dismissed calls for a temporary ceasefire in Ukraine, labeling it a strategy for Ukraine to regroup militarily and insisting on a definitive resolution instead.
  • Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky thanked European leaders for their support at an EU summit, emphasizing the need for stronger European defense measures.
  • The United States has frozen military aid to Ukraine, raising concerns about the country's ability to defend itself and prompting Zelensky to propose new peace talks with U.S. involvement.
  • French President Emmanuel Macron called for European solidarity and warned of the global implications of the conflict, while facing criticism from Russian officials for his rhetoric.
  • The European Union unveiled plans to bolster its military capabilities with a proposed €800 billion investment, signaling a shift in defense priorities amid geopolitical uncertainty.
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