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Ukraine and Allies Demand 30-Day Ceasefire, Threaten Russia with Sanctions

European leaders and President Trump back Kyiv’s call for an unconditional truce starting May 12, as Moscow signals guarded interest but no firm commitment.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin gives a statement to the media at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia May 11, 2025. Sergey Bobylev/Host agency RIA Novosti/Handout via REUTERS
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FILE- A man cries at the trolleybus after a Russian missile strike on Sumy, Ukraine, April 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Volodymyr Hordiienko, file)

Overview

  • Ukraine, supported by European leaders and President Trump, has proposed a full, unconditional 30-day ceasefire starting May 12 to facilitate peace negotiations.
  • French President Macron, UK Prime Minister Starmer, German Chancellor Merz, and Polish Prime Minister Tusk met in Kyiv with President Zelenskyy to present a united front and discuss enforcement measures.
  • The U.S. and European allies have warned of sweeping sanctions targeting Russia’s energy and financial sectors if the ceasefire is violated or rejected.
  • Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov expressed skepticism, citing unresolved 'nuances,' while President Putin proposed direct talks in Istanbul on May 15 without preconditions.
  • A coalition of military planners from 30 countries is drafting peacekeeping measures to monitor and enforce any agreed truce, though details remain under development.