Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky has renewed calls for a full and unconditional 30-day ceasefire with Russia, following high-profile talks in Kiev with the leaders of the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and Poland. The summit, held under the banner of the “coalition of the willing,” sought to bolster Kiev’s position amid ongoing hostilities and growing concerns about the broader European security landscape.

After the meeting on May 10, Zelensky announced via social media that he and the visiting European leaders had also engaged in a conversation with US President Donald Trump. Zelensky described the dialogue as “positive and concrete,” emphasizing that all parties shared a unified stance: an immediate, complete, and unconditional ceasefire is urgently needed, lasting at least 30 days starting May 12.

“We share a common view: an immediate, full, and unconditional ceasefire is needed for at least 30 days,” Zelensky posted on X (formerly Twitter). He added that Ukraine remains open to initiating peace negotiations with Moscow “in any format” once such a ceasefire is secured.

However, Moscow has expressed deep skepticism about the proposed truce, viewing it as a strategic move by Ukraine to buy time to rebuild its depleted forces and fortify its military capabilities. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov voiced Russia’s concerns in an interview with ABC News on May 9, stating, “Ukraine will continue their total mobilization, bringing new troops to the........

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