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Ukraine and Allies Hold Critical Ceasefire Talks in London

As hostilities persist, Kyiv demands a truce before direct negotiations while Russia signals caution on rushing peace efforts.

Le cimetière militaire Lychakiv, à Lviv, décoré de drapeaux ukrainiens, le dimanche de Pâques, le 20 avril 2025
Vladimir Poutine serait prêt à faire des concessions si les États-Unis accèdent à ses revendications majeures.
Jean-Noël Barrot, ministre des Affaires étrangères.
Une mère et son fils après l'office de Pâques à Kyiv, le 20 avril 2025.

Overview

  • Representatives from Ukraine, the U.S., U.K., France, and others convene in London today for multilateral discussions aimed at securing a ceasefire in the ongoing conflict.
  • Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has reiterated that direct negotiations with Russia will only occur after an unconditional truce is established.
  • Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed willingness to analyze Ukraine's ceasefire proposal but warned against setting tight deadlines for peace agreements.
  • Ukraine summoned China's ambassador over allegations of Chinese fighters aiding Russian forces and companies assisting Russian military production.
  • Despite a brief Easter ceasefire declared by Moscow, which was immediately violated, Russian strikes have resumed, causing civilian casualties and infrastructure damage across Ukraine.