Entry of four European delegations to Ukraine with aim of pressuring Russia
Leaders of France, Germany, Britain, and Poland Arrive in Kyiv to Meet Ukrainian President and Push for Comprehensive Ceasefire
According to the English section of “webangah News agency,” citing Mehr News Agency and Al Mayadeen, the leaders of four European countries—France, Germany, Britain, and Poland—traveled to Kyiv, Ukraine’s capital, to pressure Russia into agreeing to a comprehensive ceasefire and hold talks wiht Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. They expressed readiness to support peace negotiations while warning of increased pressure on Russia if the war continues.
Shortly before this visit, the four leaders—French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor [Olaf] Scholz, Polish Prime Minister [Donald] Tusk, and British Prime Minister [Keir] Starmer—issued a joint statement urging Russia to agree to an unconditional 30-day ceasefire as a step toward preparing for serious peace talks.
The European leaders emphasized: “Stressing the urgent need to stop bloodshed, we stand ready to support peace negotiations at the earliest chance—discussing mechanisms for implementing a ceasefire and paving the way for a full peace agreement.”
They reaffirmed their commitment to escalating support for Ukraine: “Unless Russia agrees to a permanent ceasefire, we will intensify pressure on Moscow.”
