EU Leaders Emphasize Importance of Ceasefire in Ukraine as U.S.-Ukraine Agreement Takes Shape
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa welcome a ceasefire proposal, urging Russia to respond.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa have expressed their support for the recent agreement between the United States and Ukraine regarding a proposed ceasefire with Russia, as well as the U.S. commitment to continue its assistance to Kyiv.
In a joint statement posted on social media platform X, they noted that this development could signify a step towards a comprehensive, just, and lasting peace for Ukraine, stating, "The ball is now in Russia's court."
French President Emmanuel Macron also welcomed the progress made during the talks between the U.S. and Ukraine in Saudi Arabia, particularly concerning the idea of a potential 30-day ceasefire.
He reiterated the sentiment, "The ball is clearly in Russia's court," and emphasized that France and its partners remain committed to a strong and lasting peace, supported by robust security guarantees for Ukraine.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer echoed similar sentiments, calling the U.S.-Ukraine agreement "an extraordinary step forward" and urged Moscow to agree to the ceasefire.
He congratulated U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for the significant progress made, emphasizing that Russia now must agree to a ceasefire and bring an end to hostilities.
Following the discussions in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, it was announced that Ukraine supports the U.S. proposal for a 30-day ceasefire with Russia.
Under this arrangement, the U.S. has also indicated it would lift restrictions on military assistance and intelligence sharing.
Additionally, both parties agreed to work towards an agreement concerning Ukraine's mineral resources as soon as possible, as noted in the statement.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky remarked that the U.S. needs to persuade Russia to accept the proposed 30-day ceasefire.
In his daily address on social media, he stated, "The U.S. needs to convince Russia to do it," indicating that Ukraine views the ceasefire proposal positively.
Zelensky acknowledged Ukraine's readiness for such a step, asserting, "Ukraine is prepared for peace.
Russia must demonstrate whether it is ready to end the war or wishes to continue."
The discussions and subsequent agreement in Jeddah led to a shared understanding of the ceasefire proposal, as well as an agreement to finalize terms regarding Ukraine's mineral resources.
U.S. National Security Advisor Mike Waltz expressed hope for a resolution to the conflict in Ukraine, following Kyiv's acceptance of the 30-day ceasefire proposal and ongoing negotiations.
He noted, "We have shifted from questioning whether the war will end to how it will end," during a press briefing after the talks concluded.
In a joint statement posted on social media platform X, they noted that this development could signify a step towards a comprehensive, just, and lasting peace for Ukraine, stating, "The ball is now in Russia's court."
French President Emmanuel Macron also welcomed the progress made during the talks between the U.S. and Ukraine in Saudi Arabia, particularly concerning the idea of a potential 30-day ceasefire.
He reiterated the sentiment, "The ball is clearly in Russia's court," and emphasized that France and its partners remain committed to a strong and lasting peace, supported by robust security guarantees for Ukraine.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer echoed similar sentiments, calling the U.S.-Ukraine agreement "an extraordinary step forward" and urged Moscow to agree to the ceasefire.
He congratulated U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for the significant progress made, emphasizing that Russia now must agree to a ceasefire and bring an end to hostilities.
Following the discussions in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, it was announced that Ukraine supports the U.S. proposal for a 30-day ceasefire with Russia.
Under this arrangement, the U.S. has also indicated it would lift restrictions on military assistance and intelligence sharing.
Additionally, both parties agreed to work towards an agreement concerning Ukraine's mineral resources as soon as possible, as noted in the statement.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky remarked that the U.S. needs to persuade Russia to accept the proposed 30-day ceasefire.
In his daily address on social media, he stated, "The U.S. needs to convince Russia to do it," indicating that Ukraine views the ceasefire proposal positively.
Zelensky acknowledged Ukraine's readiness for such a step, asserting, "Ukraine is prepared for peace.
Russia must demonstrate whether it is ready to end the war or wishes to continue."
The discussions and subsequent agreement in Jeddah led to a shared understanding of the ceasefire proposal, as well as an agreement to finalize terms regarding Ukraine's mineral resources.
U.S. National Security Advisor Mike Waltz expressed hope for a resolution to the conflict in Ukraine, following Kyiv's acceptance of the 30-day ceasefire proposal and ongoing negotiations.
He noted, "We have shifted from questioning whether the war will end to how it will end," during a press briefing after the talks concluded.
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