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UK, US Demand 30-Day Ukraine Ceasefire Amid Tensions

5/12/2025

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On May 10, leaders from the UK, France, Germany, Poland, and the U.S. united in a powerful call for a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine, warning of severe sanctions against Russia if their plea is ignored. In response, President Putin suggested talks in Istanbul on May 15, yet he remained firm against the ceasefire, with Germany setting a deadline of May 12 for a response.

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On May 10, leaders from the UK, France, Germany, Poland, and the U.S. united in a powerful call for a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine, warning of severe sanctions against Russia if their plea is ignored. In response, President Putin suggested talks in Istanbul on May 15, yet he remained firm against the ceasefire, with Germany setting a deadline of May 12 for a response.