Europe | Vladimir, stop!
Ukraine’s European backers challenge Putin to commit to a 30-day ceasefire
Their gambit is as much a test for Donald Trump as the Kremlin
|KYIV|4 min read
Editor’s note (May 11th, 2025): Shortly after this article was published, Vladimir Putin called for “direct talks” with Ukraine to bring about “lasting peace”. However, he did not respond to calls for a ceasefire.
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