Ukraine and Allies Demand Unconditional 30-Day Ceasefire from Russia Starting May 12, Backed by Trump

Ukraine and its European allies are advocating for a 30-day ceasefire with Russia, set to begin on Monday, May 12. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha announced that Kyiv and its allies are prepared for a 'full, unconditional ceasefire' across all domains—land, air, and sea. The proposal comes after a meeting in Kyiv between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and leaders from France, the United Kingdom, Germany, and Poland. These leaders have expressed their support for the ceasefire and have urged Russia to comply, stating that failure to do so would result in further sanctions on Russia's energy and banking sectors. The initiative has the backing of U.S. President Donald Trump, following a productive phone call with the European leaders and Zelenskyy, who discussed the ceasefire and potential peace negotiations. The leaders emphasized the importance of a 'coalition of the willing' in supporting Ukraine's efforts.