Ukraine and European allies call for 30-day truce with Russia starting Monday

The leaders of France, Germany, Great Britain and Poland spoke with Zelensky in Kiev.

What’s Next on Russia Sanctions If Putin Balks at Ceasefire Call

With European leaders calling for a 30-day ceasefire in the war in Ukraine starting Monday and claiming President Donald Trump’s support for the ultimatum, the possibility of additional sanctions on Russia is moving into focus.

Ukraine's European allies, together with the United States, launched an ultimatum this Saturday to Russia to accept a "full and unconditional" ceasefire of 30 days from Monday or to be exposed to new "massive sanctions."

European leaders win Trump’s support to pressure Putin into unconditional ceasefire

KYIV — European leaders on Saturday urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to accept a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine without any conditions attached, warning that Western allies would impose further sanctions on Moscow and ramp up military support for Kyiv if Moscow does not comply. Crucially, U.S. President Donald Trump backs the European demands and is also willing to contribute to the implementation and surveillance of a potential ceasefire — a…

European leaders threaten Putin with ‘massive’ sanctions unless he agree to 30-day ceasefire

The leaders of Germany, France, Britain and Poland have told Vladimir Putin to agree to a 30-day ceasefire or face possible “massive” sanctions.

Ukraine, allies urge Putin to commit to a 30-day ceasefire or face new sanctions

In March, the U.S. proposed an immediate, limited 30-day truce, which Ukraine accepted, but the Kremlin has held out for terms more to its liking.