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.





























































































































