Allies threaten maximum pressure on Russia if Putin refuses to accept a ceasefire
Allies are prepared for further measures if the President of Russia does not agree to support a ceasefire in Ukraine: key countries have announced new sanctions and military assistance.
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Today, phone conversations took place involving the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, leading European leaders, the NATO Secretary General, as well as representatives of the European Commission, European Council, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
In his statement, Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced that the main topic was supporting Ukraine in the protracted conflict.
The participants promised long-term solidarity and welcomed the success of negotiations in Jeddah, where a possible ceasefire was agreed upon.
Zelensky accepted the proposal for an unconditional 30-day ceasefire, provided that Russia agrees to equal terms.
Now the ball is in Vladimir Putin’s court, and he must confirm the seriousness of his intentions.
Leaders condemned the Kremlin’s delay and continued shelling, emphasizing that it contradicts statements about striving for peace.
For Ukraine’s future security, the leaders agreed to discuss a plan for large-scale modernization of the Ukrainian Armed Forces and to form a “coalition of the willing” ready to assume security tasks after an agreement is signed.
Any violations of the ceasefire will be strictly recorded so that no breach goes unnoticed.
If Russia refuses immediate peace, the allies commit to increasing military support and tightening sanctions. The next meeting is scheduled for the coming days.
Previously, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky traveled to London for a security summit, where in his presence the United Kingdom agreed to provide a line of credit; the funds will be used to purchase weapons to strengthen Ukraine’s defense capabilities.