Ukraine Russia Online: Britain negotiated with partners about Ukraine, allies ask for a ceasefire
Leaders of Britain, France, Germany and Italy They discussed with the US about the war in Ukraine, did not rule out sanctions against Russia.
They did not rule out the introduction of sanctions against Russia if Moscow does not want to close the ceasefire, said British Prime Minister Keira Starmer.
Trump should talk to Putin on Monday. Informed AFP and DPA.
« In anticipation of President Trump and President Putin, the leaders discussed the need for an unconditional ceasefire AO that Putin takes peace talks seriously, » said Starmer’s office spokesman.
« They also discussed the use of sanctions if Russia did not seriously participate in ceasefire and peace talks, » he added. According to DPA, the phone call was also attended by Trump, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and French President Emmanuel Macron.
AFP recalls that European leaders have repeatedly accused Putin of deliberate ignoring the challenges for the ceasefire. « Europeans and Americans are determined to cooperate purposefully to end this terrible war, » Merz said on Sunday in the Vatican to the edge of the inauguration of Pope Leo XIV. « In recent days, we have taken a few small steps forward … The parties of the conflict are talking to each other, » he added.
Macron Sunday’s call confirmed on the X platform.
Trump announced on Saturday that his call with the Kremlin chief will take place on Monday at 10.00 am East American time (4 pm CEST). (TASR)
