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As President Trump has repeatedly said, stop the killing!! An unconditional 30 day ceasefire first and, during it, move into comprehensive peace discussions. Not the other way around."
His Ukraine envoy, Keith Kellogg, issued a socal media post suggesting this remained the case
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It's a first step but it's not enough,
Macron told reporters on his way back from Ukraine early on SundayA potentially great day for Russia and
Trump,Our proposals are on the table, and the choice rests with the Ukrainian authorities and their supervisors, who seem driven by their own ambitions rather than the interests of their peoples,
he said
Russia is prepared to negotiate without preconditions. There is a war underway now, and we suggest resuming negotiations. Those genuinely seeking peace will endorse this initiative,
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We expect from Moscow that it will agree to a ceasefire now, that will then allow serious conversations,
Merz said in Berlin following his first visit to Kyiv
Turkey is ready to undertake its duty in observing the ceasefire if it is established.”
According to a Turkish diplomatic source who wished to remain anonymous, Fidan said
Turkey is ready to host negotiations aimed at achieving a lasting solution,
according to his office
There is no point in continuing the killing even for a single day. We expect Russia to confirm a ceasefire — full, lasting, and reliable — starting [Monday] and Ukraine is ready to meet.”
But he cautioned
I carry in my heart the suffering of the beloved Ukrainian people. May whatever is possible be done to reach an authentic, true and lasting peace as soon as possible. May all the prisoners be freed, may children return to their families.”
Leo, elected by the papal conclave on Thursday, saidWe need to stand firm with the Americans and say that the ceasefire is unconditional and then we can discuss the rest,
Macron said
We expect Moscow to agree to a ceasefire that allows real talks to take place. First the weapons must be silenced, then the discussions can begin,
the new conservative leader said in a statement posted on social media platform XAn air alert has been issued in Kyiv due to the threat of enemy UAVs. We urge city residents to immediately go to the nearest shelters and stay there until the alert ends,
it saidThis approach works – and we must stick to it. Now we must follow through. If Russian guns do not go silent by Monday, a new round of sanctions must be enforced – without hesitation,
Budrys concludedOn the night of May 11 (from 2:00 am on May 11), the enemy attacked with 108 Shahed attack drones and various types of imitator drones,
Kyiv's air force said,
There can be no negotiations while weapons are speaking,
he said on social mediaI will continue to work with both sides to make sure that it happens. The USA wants to focus, instead, on Rebuilding and Trade. A BIG week upcoming!”
he added
Our proposal, as they say, is on the table,
Putin said
It was not Russia that broke off negotiations in 2022. It was Kyiv. Russia is ready to negotiate without any preconditions”.
Mr Putin said
The very first step in truly ending any war is a ceasefire”.
Responding to Mr Putin on Sunday, Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky said