OR Ukraine and its main European allies, in consultation with the US, sent today (10.05.2025) “ultimatum” to Russiainviting her to accept the “complete and unconditional” ceasefire, 30 days, starting on Monday, threatening that they would otherwise proceed with “mass sanctions”.
This announcement was made during a visit to Kiev, Ukraine today, The leaders of France Emmanuel Macron, Germany Friedrich Mertz, Britain Kir Starmer and Poland Donald Tuskwho said they have secured the support of US President Donald Trump – in a rare demonstration of unity from the West to Russia.
Without responding directly to the proposal, Kremlin’s spokesman Dmitry Peskov expressed the regret Speaking to reporters, about ‘conflicting»Attitude by Europeans towards Russia. “We hear contradictory statements by Europe. In general, they focus on the confrontation rather than the efforts to restore our relationships, in one way or another, “he said.
The 30 -day truce proposal has been formulated many times by Ukraine in recent weeks but had rejected From Russia, which first wants to secure some commitments for its own demands, such as stopping weapons deliveries to Kiev.
According to the French president, approximately 20 countries of the “coalition of the willing” They support Ukraine and participated today at the teleconference with the leaders who had gathered in Kiev, along with Ukrainian President Volodimir Zelenski, “decided to support the 30 -day truce”, under the consciousness of the US, but in which they would “contribute” all Europeans. “
If Russia refuses the truce or accepts it and then violate it ‘We have agreed that they will be prepared mass sanctions On behalf of Europeans and Americans, “he added.
The British Prime Minister Star star confirmed that the proposal is fully supported by the US.
THE Mertz For his part he said that will continue to help with Kiev If there is no reaction from the Kremlin and estimated that the war in Ukraine aims to “destroy the whole European political class”.
Zelenski and the four European leaders phoned Donald Trump to inform him of the outcome of their talks. In the photos released, the five presidents and prime ministers sit around a low table at the Ukrainian Presidential Palace and a cell phone is open in front of them. One of the officials present in the room said they used Macron’s mobile phone for this call.
The visit of the ‘four’ to Kyiv was also a Symbolic answer to the events organized by Russia In the previous days for the anniversary of the 80 From the end of World War II, with the presence of about 20 foreign leaders, including the Chinese president Si Jing.
Emmanuel Macron commented that it was a ‘maneuver»On behalf of Moscow.
After all, The US Embassy in Kiev warned that there is a possibility of a major “air attack” of Russia in the coming days. Ukrainian media reported today that Russia has informed that it is closing airspace over the military base used in 2024 to launch the latest generation Oresnik, an indication that it may be planning a new ballistic blow.
What does the Kremlin answer
Russia will consider the 30 -day ceasefire proposal In Ukraine, but Moscow has its own place, the Russian news agency TASS said today, citing Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov. “We have our own will“, He did.
Speaking on the American television network ABC, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that before the truce should Stop weapons deliveries From the West to Ukraine, because otherwise Kiev will gain a “advantage” at a time when “Russian forces are steady” on the front.
Moscow, however is ‘futile’ to exert pressure on her.
«We have to look at it, this is a new development“Peskov said speaking to the US television network CNN. “But, trying to put on us pressure is completely futile“, He added.
Russia He had a single three -day truce, which will expire tonight at midnight. Ukraine did not mention no rocket blow In its cities since the start of this truce, but she has accused Russia of hundreds of violations on the front line.