European Leaders Urge Trump to Support 30-Day Ukraine Ceasefire

Tue May 20 2025 16:29:00 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)
European Leaders Urge Trump to Support 30-Day Ukraine Ceasefire

European heads of state engage directly with President Trump to discuss a proposed 30-day ceasefire during a significant meeting in Kyiv.


In a critical meeting held in Kyiv, leaders from Poland, the UK, France, and Germany, accompanied by Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky, have contacted US President Donald Trump to advocate for a 30-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, commencing next Monday. The initiative follows a gathering of the “coalition of the willing” aimed at promoting peace talks. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has affirmed that the coalition supports a "full and unconditional" ceasefire, aligning with Trump’s earlier proposal. Furthermore, she warned that the EU is prepared to implement additional stringent sanctions in the event of a ceasefire violation.

The meeting highlighted a unified stance among the European leaders, contrasting sharply with the more than 20 leaders attending a recent gathering with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow. In their joint statement, the coalition expressed solidarity with Ukraine, insisting on Russia's agreement to a full ceasefire to facilitate peace negotiations. A brief, unilaterally declared ceasefire by Putin coincided with Russia's Victory Day celebrations and is set to expire this Saturday, although both Ukraine and Russia have accused one another of violations during this period.

The “coalition of the willing” aims to provide security assurances for any potential peace agreement, including troop deployments in Ukraine. In a social media update, Trump reiterated the demand for an unconditional ceasefire after his conversation with Zelensky, warning that violation of the ceasefire would lead to increased sanctions. Meanwhile, Russian officials appear dismissive of these threats, with Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stating that Russia is accustomed to sanctions and can mitigate their effects. Dmitry Medvedev, former Russian president and now deputy head of the Security Council, pushed back against the peace proposals, labeling them as unwanted.

Despite the ongoing diplomatic discussions, reports of continued Russian assaults across the nation surface. In the Sumy region, an elderly woman lost her life amid fluctuations in violence, and further attacks in Donetsk resulted in injuries and damages. Local authorities in Kherson also reported a citizen needing medical assistance due to drone attacks.

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