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