International Partners Press for a 30-Day Truce Initiated by Vladimir Putin in Ukraine
Four Powerhouse Leaders on a Mission in Kiev
Hopping aboard a train at the Poland-Ukraine border, leaders Emmanuel Macron, Friedrich Merz, and Keir Starmer, backed by Donald Tusk, headed to Kiev with a clear objective - to demand a ceasefire from Russia's Vladimir Putin. This powerful quartet represents France, the UK, Germany, and Poland respectively, aiming to strengthen their support for Volodymyr Zelensky and his Ukrainian government.
Launching a Thirty-Day Truce Initiative
As dusk fell last night, their conversation was as serious as ever, despite the more relaxed atmosphere. Macron's appeal to Putin was clear: "The Russians need to agree to our thirty-day ceasefire, not just to appease the masses but to genuinely bring an end to hostilities. And it's not just about celebrating May 9th - we're talking about peace here."
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While the search results don't provide a direct response from Putin regarding this request for an unconditional 30-day ceasefire, it's worth mentioning that even Donald Trump has joined forces with these leaders, calling for the same ceasefire with potential sanctions if Russia fails to comply[1][2]. European leaders are adamant about their stance and have dismissed Putin's demand for conditions[1]. As of now, there hasn't been any detailed response from Putin regarding this specific demand.
- Emmanuel Macron reaffirmed the need for a ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia, extending an invitation to Vladimir Putin for a 30-day truce.
- During their meeting in Kiev, the French leader stressed that the ceasefire wasn't merely for May 9th parade, but to bring an end to war-and-conflicts.
- In the realms of politics and general news, the appeal for a ceasefire has garnered support from leaders like Donald Trump, urging the same with potential sanctions if Russia fails to comply.
- Despite Putin's demand for conditions, European leaders, alongside Macron, have remained steadfast, dismissing any conditions on the ceasefire.
