Photo: Participation of the President of Ukraine and European Leaders in Coalition of Willing Events, May 10, 2025
French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk have jointly called for Russia to agree to a complete and unconditional 30-day ceasefire. The leaders also pledged increased support for Ukraine.
"We, the leaders of France, Germany, Poland the United Kingdom will stand in Kyiv in solidarity with Ukraine against Russia’s barbaric and illegal full-scale invasion. We reiterate our backing for President Trump’s calls for a peace deal and call on Russia to stop obstructing efforts to secure an enduring peace. Alongside the US, we call on Russia to agree a full and unconditional 30-day ceasefire to create the space for talks on a just and lasting peace, " their joint statement said, ahead of their visit to Kyiv.
The leaders expressed readiness to support peace talks, discuss the technical aspects of implementing the ceasefire, and prepare for a comprehensive peace agreement.
"We are clear the bloodshed must end, Russia must stop its illegal invasion, and Ukraine must be able to prosper as a safe, secure and sovereign nation within its internationally recognised borders for generations to come. We will continue to increase our support for Ukraine. Until Russia agrees to an enduring ceasefire, we will ratchet up pressure on Russia’s war machine," the leaders collectively declared.
