European Leaders Demand Ceasefire in Ukraine

SOURCE www.cnn.com
Leaders of Germany, France, UK, and Poland demand Putin to agree to a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine backed by potential sanctions. The ceasefire is expected to pave the way for peace negotiations.

Key Points

  • Demand for a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine
  • Leaders include Macron, Merz, Starmer, and Tusk
  • Supported by the US
  • Putin has less than 36 hours to respond

Pros

  • Potential for a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine
  • Backed by multiple European leaders and the US
  • Could lead to peace negotiations

Cons

  • Putin has less than 36 hours to respond
  • Russia has previously refused to commit to a ceasefire
  • Complex mechanism of satellite monitoring and communications needed