KYIV — In a bold diplomatic move, four top European leaders joined Ukraine’s president in Kyiv to demand an immediate 30-day ceasefire from Russia, warning of intensified sanctions if Moscow refuses.
“The ceasefire must be complete—on land, at sea, and in the air,” the Ukrainian president declared. He emphasized the potential for effective monitoring with U.S. support and framed the truce as a crucial window for renewed diplomacy.
British leadership echoed the urgency, calling on Moscow to prove its commitment to peace. “This is a test for the Kremlin. The world is watching,” one leader stated during a joint press conference.
The proposed ceasefire could begin as early as Monday, but skepticism remains. Russian officials dismissed the initiative as confrontational and insisted on territorial concessions that Kyiv continues to reject.
The European leaders arrived in Kyiv together, marking a historic first for their collective diplomacy. Their visit coincided with a virtual summit of the “coalition of the willing,” a growing alliance of countries prepared to support Ukraine through a potential peace transition.
Newly appointed officials from Germany, Italy, and Canada joined the call remotely, along with NATO’s secretary-general and the European Commission president, all reaffirming support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and defense.
The visit concluded with a symbolic tribute to the fallen, underscoring the human cost of the war and the urgency for peace.
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