War for Ukraine: Europeans are pushing for peace – Mitsotakis support in unconditional 30 -day truce

Greece’s support in Ukraine and the need for immediate implementation of 30 -day unconditional truce, as proposed jointly by Americans and European allies was reiterated by the Prime Minister. Kyriakos Mitsotakis, Speaking at the teleconference of leaders convened by the French president Emmanuel Macron and the British Prime Minister Kir Starmer.

“We need immediate and unconditional ceasefire for 30 days, as a first step towards a fair and constant peace agreement,” he said. Mitsotakis, involved in teleconference from a special ministry hall National Defense.

In similar words, the President of the European Commission was also placed at the teleconference, Ursula von der Layenstating that the EU is ready to impose more sanctions on Russia in the event of a violation of the truce.

Harshest sanctions are heralded by Europeans

Earlier, message to the Russia That unless he accepts the 30 -day truce proposed by Europeans and Donald Trump in the War in Ukraine “there will be additional sanctions (…) much tougher” the French president sent Emmanuel Macron and the Chancellor of Germany, Friedrich Merz, in their interviews in From the train with which they traveled to Kyiv with Kir Starmer and Donald Tusk for the teleconference.

Mr Macron also called for the “immediate negotiations” between him Ukraine and her Russiahe said in an interview on French television networks TF1 and LCI.

In the event of truce 30 days, “We start direct Ukraine-Russia talks. We are ready to help, “the French president added.

Mr Mertz also moved in the same vein telling the German Bild that there would be a “massive reinforcement of sanctions” if Russian President Vladimir Putin refuses the 30 -day truce in Ukraine.

“If the Kremlin does not respond, there will be a massive reinforcement of sanctions and massive assistance to Ukraine will continue. At the political level, of course, but also at the economic and military level, “Mr Mertz said.

In his other statements from Maidan Square, Macron said that “what is happening with Poland, Germany and Great Britain is a historic moment for European defense and the greatest independence of our security. Obviously for Ukraine, but also for all of us. It’s a new era. It is a Europe that sees itself as a power »

The joint announcement before the trip to Kyiv

Emmanuel Macron, Friedrich Merz and Star star They traveled to the Ukraine capital by train by posting the related videos on social media while Donald Tusk will meet them there.

In a joint statement, the leaders of Europe’s four largest military forces accused Putin of “preventing efforts to ensure a constant peace”.

“Together with the US, we call on Russia to agree on full and unconditional ceasefire for 30 days in order to create the right climate for talks aimed at a fair and enduring peace,” the statement said.

“We are ready to support the peace talks as soon as possible, to discuss the technical implementation of the ceasefire and to prepare for a complete peace agreement. We are clear that bloodshed must be stopped, Russia must stop its illegal invasion, and Ukraine must be able to prosper as a safe, confident and dominant nation within its internationally recognized borders for future generations, “we will continue to grow. Until Russia agrees on a constant ceasefire, we will step up the pressure on the Russian war machine. “

It is noted that the visit of the leaders of Germany, France, Britain and Poland to Ukraine comes a day after the power of Vladimir Putin on the occasion of the parade in Moscow for victory in Europe.

Trump: put an end to war

US President Donald Trump sent a new message to Russian and Ukraine leaders to put an end to this war on Friday as it is pushing for a 30 -day truce.

In the face of a tour Monday in Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar, Trump was asked what is the message he wants to send to Russian President Vladimir Putin on the occasion of the US Embassy’s warning to Kiev.

“I have a message on both sides: put an end to this war,” Trump told Putin and Zelenski. “Stop this stupid war! This is my message to both, “the US president told reporters at the White House Oval Office.