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Merz and Macron Back Trump's Unconditional 30-Day Ceasefire for Ukraine Amid Threat of Sanctions

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Updated May 9, 2025, 06:49 PM

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has expressed support for a 30-day unconditional ceasefire in Ukraine, as proposed by U.S. President Donald Trump. Merz, grateful for a call from Trump, endorsed the proposal during his first visit to Brussels as chancellor, where he also threatened Russia with new sanctions if it does not agree to peace talks. French President Emmanuel Macron has also welcomed Trump's call for a ceasefire, describing it as a clear and necessary step towards peace. Macron, who spoke multiple times with Trump overnight, emphasized that Europe and the U.S. are prepared to respond firmly if Russia does not comply with the ceasefire. The proposed ceasefire aims to halt hostilities and facilitate humanitarian aid and peace negotiations. Ukraine agreed to this ceasefire almost two months ago, and its international partners have expressed readiness for the ceasefire, contingent upon Russia's agreement. Trump has warned that violations of the ceasefire would lead to additional sanctions from the U.S. and its allies. Senior European officials are currently in talks with the Trump administration to finalize the agreement on the 30-day ceasefire, indicating a coordinated international effort to end the conflict in Ukraine. Earlier, President Vladimir Putin announced a 72-hour ceasefire, which was violated over 700 times by Russian forces, according to Ukrainian reports. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has emphasized that a meaningful 30-day ceasefire would genuinely indicate progress toward peace.

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