The plans are not yet final, and their implementation still depends on the United States, which called for a monthly unconditional truce and to pull Russia and Ukraine to respect for the sanctity of direct negotiations – writes Bloomberg.
“If the suspension of the weapon is not observed, the United States and their partners will impose further sanctions,” said US President Donald Trump in the entry on the Truth social network at the beginning of this week.
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The President of Ukraine Wołodymyr Zelanski said on Friday that European leaders from the “Coalitions of Volunteers” are planning to gather on Saturday in Ukraine. Speaking at the Military Summit in Norway through a video link, Zelanski did not indicate which countries would take part in it.
Andrij Jermak, the Chief of the Zielnski Staff, in the post on social media reported that “”USA and our other strategic partners, such as Great Britain, France, Germany, Nordic countriessupport a 30-day suspension of weapons “and that they discuss when to impose” very powerful sanctions “if Russia rejects the suspension of the weapon.
Meanwhile, the press secretary of the White House Karoline Leavitt said on Friday on the briefing that Europe is “on board” of Trump's proposal. On Friday, Zelanski pointed out that Ukraine recently had “positive and productive” communication with the USA. – We are all on the same side – there must be a full ceasefire. And if Russia drags war, we will need stronger sanctions – especially if they break the ceasefire when it finally comes to it – said the President of Ukraine.
