Ceasefire may be achievable within the upcoming days, according to Merz's perspective.
Get ready for some high-stakes diplomatic drama! Germany's new Chancellor, Friedrich Merz, is sending a strong message to Moscow—a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine could be on the table in the coming days. Merz, fresh from his visit to Brussels, says there's a "big chance" for this ceasefire extension and even the start of peace talks subsequent to that[1][4].
Here's the lowdown. Following Russia's unilateral three-day ceasefire declaration, a 30-day ceasefire is what Ukraine and the U.S. have their eyes on. However, the "ball is now in Moscow's court," Merz announced[1][4].
Merz isn't alone in his push for peace. The French, British, and Polish leaders are also backing this 30-day ceasefire proposal[1][4]. In line with this, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has arrange a meeting of the so-called "Coalition of the Willing" in Kyiv on Saturday[5]. The guest list is yet to be revealed, but it's expected to include heavy hitters[5].
The "Coalition of the Willing," led by France and Britain, numbers around 30 states, including Germany, and is geared up to offer support to Ukraine post a potential ceasefire[5].
While Trump has been pushing for an unconditional 30-day ceasefire, the U.S. hasn't officially joined the "Coalition of the Willing," though it's been involved in ceasefire negotiations[2][3]. Washington has been urging both Russia and Ukraine to respect the ceasefire, with the promise of sanctions should violations occur[1][2][3].
Stay tuned for more developments in this tense geopolitical dance!
Sources:
- ntv.de
- afp.com
- bbc.com
- The Associated Press
- The Guardian UK
Keywords:
- Friedrich Merz
- Volodymyr Zelensky
- Ukraine
- Donald Trump
- Russia
- ceasefire
- "Coalition of the Willing"
- politics
- sanctions
- diplomacy
The European Union, led by Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz, is committed to a comprehensive approach in the fight against the ongoing war-and-conflicts in Ukraine, with a 30-day ceasefire being a significant focus. Merz, following his visit to Brussels, expressed optimism and stated there's a "big chance" for this ceasefire extension and even the start of peace talks[1][4]. Volodymyr Zelensky, the Ukrainian President, is gathering allies in a meeting of the "Coalition of the Willing" in Kyiv on Saturday[5]. This coalition, supported by France and Britain, includes around 30 states, including Germany, and is prepared to offer support to Ukraine post a potential ceasefire[5]. However, the U.S., although involved in ceasefire negotiations, has not officially joined the "Coalition of the Willing," despite President Donald Trump's push for an unconditional 30-day ceasefire[2][3]. The outcome of these diplomatic efforts will heavily influence the general news and politics in the coming days.
