US EditionEuropean leaders warn of consequences if Russia rejects Ukraine cease-fire
- European leaders including Macron, Merz, Starmer, and Tusk visited Kiev on Saturday to propose a 30-day ceasefire starting Monday in the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
- They put forward a ceasefire plan aimed at creating conditions favorable for peace talks amid Moscow's ongoing three-year conflict, noting that President Trump was the first to suggest such an initiative, adding historical perspective.
- At a memorial on Maidan Square, the leaders joined Zelensky in honoring war victims and promised robust military and security support for Ukraine while urging unity.
- Macron emphasized that the free world stands united, while Merz cautioned that if Moscow continues to block progress, there will be a substantial escalation of sanctions alongside increased support for Ukraine.
- Russia rejected the ceasefire plan, with Kremlin spokesman Peskov calling sanctions futile and Medvedev dismissing the proposal profanely, signaling possible escalation if Moscow blocks negotiations.
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Visit to Ukraine - Merz and Macron threaten Russia with further tightening of sanctions
Ukraine's allies are threatening Russia with a further tightening of European sanctions if Moscow does not agree to a prolonged ceasefire. Chancellor Merz, French President Macron, British Prime Minister Starmer and Polish Prime Minister Tusk demanded an unconditional ceasefire for at least 30 days at a meeting in Kiev, the capital of Ukraine.
European leaders warn Putin to back truce or face punishment
Ukraine and its Western allies - among them the recently elected German Chancellor Friedrich Merz - have proposed a 30-day ceasefire with Russia starting Monday, in what European leaders described as a united push to open the door to peace negotiations and end Moscow's three-year-old war against its neighbour, reported dpa. "Ukraine and all allies are ready for a full unconditional ceasefire on land, air, and at sea for at least 30 days starting…
Carney participates virtually in Coalition of the Willing meeting, promises tougher sanctions if Russia rejects or delays ceasefire - Spencer Fernando
Canada has been a steadfast supporter of Ukraine for years. That support has crossed party lines, with former Prime Minister Stephen Harper being one of the earliest world leaders to call out Vladimir Putin for the invasion of Crimea. The Liberals, Conservatives, NDP, and Bloc have all backed Canada's support for Ukraine, showing that some moral truths and righteous causes can unify even the most bitter political opponents.
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