European Leaders Visit Kyiv to Push for 30-Day Ceasefire with Russia

The leaders of Germany, France, the United Kingdom, and Poland visited Kyiv to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. They aim to pressure Russia into accepting a 30-day ceasefire. The European leaders are also considering sanctions if Russia rejects the proposal. The proposal suggests a 30-day ceasefire to allow for negotiations towards a lasting peace. The leaders stated they would increase support for Ukraine. They also warned they would increase pressure on Russia's war machine until a ceasefire is agreed upon. Kremlin Spokesman Dimitri Peskov stated that for Russia to consider a ceasefire, Ukraine's allies must stop sending weapons to Kyiv. He claimed that a ceasefire would benefit Ukraine, as Russian forces are confidently advancing. He also alleged that Kyiv is not ready to start negotiations immediately.